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Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class

Sat, Jun 03

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Canby

Two-day class with Bonnie Gibson. Learn to design and layout a gourd to use this technique effectively. Carving, woodburning and minimal use of paint will be used to create areas that will appear to be inlaid sections of coiled basketry.

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Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class
Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class

Time & Location

Jun 03, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jun 04, 2023, 4:00 PM

Canby, Canby, OR 97013, USA

About the event

  • Learn to design and layout a gourd to use this technique effectively.  Carving, woodburning and minimal use of paint will be used to create areas that will appear to be inlaid sections of coiled basketry.  Students will learn the basketry technique only.  Other decorative applications can be added as desired after class is over.   Students should bring a dremel, Foredom or other similar rotary tool and any burs you have on hand.  Bring a good quality dust mask and a woodburner.

  •  Need to have intermediate to advanced carving skills. Not a beginner's class.

  •  Reserve class spot by emailing Joan Arens jparens65@gmail.com followed by a check for $170 made out to:

          Joan Arens

          14585 NE Arndt Road

          Aurora, Or, 97002

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Spring Zoom In
March 28, 2026
8:30am to 5:30pm PDT

Class is Full, Waiting List Only
www.basketryguild.org

This class teaches how to weave a dreamcatcher using a knotless netting technique onto a circular cut in a hard-shell gourd. Beads around the edge of the dreamcatcher will be optional. The gourd rim will be finished by weaving dyed pine needle around the rim, caps attached. Participants receive a pre-cut gourd painted in their selected color, glycerin treated pine needle, waxed linen thread, tiger tape, butterfly charm, drill bit, and needles with step-by-step color photo instructions. Your finished piece will be 6"H x 6"W x 6"D.

Cost: $119 ($64 class; $55materials). Skill level: All

Closed and Open Coiling on a Gourd, Jane Wilson.jpg
Eighth Annual Coiling Convergence
April 11, 2026  
Place: Meridian Grange, 15422 SE 272nd Street, Kent, WA 98042 
Date: April 11, 2026 
Check-in Time: 9:00, Class Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
 
​Brochure: CoilingConvergence2026-Brochure(v1).pdf

Basic Coiling On A Gourd 

 Instructor: Jane Wilson

Skill Level: All Levels

Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to open coil on a ready-to-weave gourd, start and stop weaving, add thread and beads, and close coil adding more color into your design. The materials provided include a pre-cut hard-shell gourd, hand-dyed cord, waxed linen thread, glass beads, needles, and a drill bit. You'll have a selection of gourds, cords, threads, and beads in various colors to choose from. Detailed, step-by-step instructions with color photos will be provided. The project measures approximately 4" x 4" x 3”.

Required Tools: Scissors (basket shears work the best), cordless drill, apron, sharp awl, pencil.

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