Plateau-style basket weaving w/ Colville tribal members

March 23rd - 6-8pm

Participants will make a small, yarn-based basket known as a Sally bag by learning traditional twining techniques of the Northwest Columbia Plateau peoples. 
All supplies provided

About the facilitators and workshop: 

This workshop will be led by Virginia “Gin” Lezard, a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Gin is from the Colville Indian Reservation in Eastern Washington and has been weaving baskets, sewing, beading, and making traditional art for many years. Gin learned basket twining from relatives, and her grandmother was a renowned weaver in the Okanogan Valley. Her granddaughter, Johnny McCraigie, a Colville tribal member and Denver resident, will accompany her in the workshop. 

Prices:
Community Supporter - $60

Choose this rate if you’d like to help make these classes accessible to everyone. By paying at the supporter level, you’re directly contributing to a shared pool that subsidizes lower cost spots for folks who otherwise might not be able to attend.

Standard - $40

This is the true cost of the class. Paying at this level covers materials, instruction, and helps keep the program sustainable.

Supported Rate - $15

This option is for self-identified members of a Native nation, marginalized communities, and/or anyone who would benefit from financial support right now. No explanation needed. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out for alternate arrangements at (720) 649-0630.

Age:
All ages, youth 12 & under are welcome with an adult.