Coastal Basketry and Barrier Island Ecology

COASTAL BASKETRY AND BARRIER ISLAND ECOLOGY

Participants will use locally gathered marsh grass and other materials such as pine needles to create as many coiled baskets as they like throughout the week. The technique is similar to that used to construct many Native American baskets, and other indigenous basketry forms throughout the world.

Students will receive a pre-made basket start of pottery in their choice of style, to start their first basket. Participants are guided in designing their own coiled baskets, including learning how to make baskets without a pottery start, and by drilling collected shells from the beach. Additional pottery starts will be available for purchase, if desired.

Tuition: $729
Road Scholar programs are all-inclusive. From lectures and field trips to gratuities and accommodations – the price you pay up front is the price you pay.

2019 Program Dates
March 24- March 29
September 29- October 4
November 3-8

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