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Northwest Gourders

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2025 NWBG Spring Retreat

May 14-18, 2025

To view retreat brochure
ttps://www.nwbasketweavers.org/Retreat/retreat2025/Retreat2025_BrochureWeb(final).pdf

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Coiling on a Gourd the Basics
June 14, 2025
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Columbia Basin Basketry Guild 
Registration will open in April or May 2025
Event Calendar — Columbia Basin Basketry Guild
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Coiling on Gourds Workshop
June 28 - 29, 2025
Weavers and Spinners of Walla Walla
Walla Walla, Washington

Contact Lucy at  lehellier@gmail.com  

Coiling on a Gourd the Basics 

You will learn to open coil on a ready to weave gourd, how to start and stop weaving, how to add thread, how to add beads, and how to close coil adding color to the design. Materials you will use are pre-cut hard shell gourd, hand-dyed cord, waxed Linen thread, glass beads. The finish gourd measure 5" x 5" x 3"

Mix-it Up, Coiling, Knotless Netting and Couching on a gourd

 Learn to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.                         

Supplies included in the kit: drill bit, needle, tiger tape, ready-to-weave gourd, waxed linen cord, dyed cord, beads and step by step color photo instructions.

 to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.                         

Dimensions: 4 1/2' 4 1/2"

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