Weave a Back Pack Basket with Poppy Hatinger, Session 1 of 2

Weave a medium size back pack from rattan reed. The size is useful as a day pack. The harness pictured is not included; Poppy will provide information about where you can order a harness. Weaving experience is helpful and not necessary. After 2 days of weaving, you will have a useful, long-lasting pack basket. Ages 12 and older are welcome. Some hand strength is needed. Poppy will have some tools; please bring the items in this list:

Dish pan basin, scissors, spring type wooden clothes pins, jack or carving knife, spray bottle, hand towel, pencil, tape measure, flat head screwdriver.

The registration deadline is firm to give Poppy time to order the materials.

A minimum of 4 students must be registered by Monday, July 29 for the class to go. Maximum of 10 students. To register for this class, click the registration button or call 906-884-7663.

Directions: From the east: Follow Engineers Memorial Highway 107 west from Silver City. Turn right on the Union Bay Campground road, take first gravel road to right – you are there! We are in the old carpenter’s shop, the first building on your right.

From the west: At the intersection of South Boundary Road and CR 107, turn left. Turn right on the Union Bay Campground road, take first gravel road to right – you are there! We are in the old carpenter’s shop, the first building on your right.