Host: Joan Carrigan

This workshop is FULL. Joan is taking names for a waiting list.

This 2-day workshop is being held in the Upper Barn

This is a classic splint woven basket associated with the 19th century northeast woodlands. Today this basket is versatile for comfortably carrying and storing all manner of items. You will be using flat reed splints to weave the basket which measures 12″ wide x 8″ deep and 14″ high.  Nylon webbing in a choice of colour will be on hand to provide the strapping. This sturdy basket is sure to become a favourite for years to come.

Open to all levels of experience.

Joan Carrigan is a full-time basket maker and basketry teacher who has lived on Salt Spring Island, BC for over 25 years. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and attended her first Basketry Conference in Toronto in 1991.

Since then, her passion for this ancient art form has led her to study, travel, and explore many different techniques and materials. Her research into traditional skills inspires her use of plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature, while her background in fine art fuels her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potential that the medium offers.