COILED BASKETRY WORKSHOP
with Pamela Zimmerman
Saturday, March 30, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Come to the Chincoteague Bay Field Station to learn the ancient basket making technique of coiling! In this one-day class, you will learn how to weave longleaf pine needles around a handmade ceramic base in your choice of motif and color. You’ll also learn about the many other materials that can be used in place of those provided, so you can build upon the skills learned and experiment on your own.
Program Cost- $85/person (Includes Expert Instruction, Materials, & Lunch) Check-in is at 8:30 AM at the Education Center on our campus. Please bring a pair of sharp scissors; all other materials will be provided. |
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Pamela Zimmerman is a nationally renowned fiber artist whose contemporary works and horsehair miniatures have been showcased in galleries nationwide, receiving over 500 awards. For her distinct work, she was selected by the World Crafts Council, a division UNESCO to be listed as “North American Craftsman” in their Gallery of Fiber Arts in the US. Holding a BS in recreational programming from the University of Maryland, she has prepared and presented activities for all ages, working with zoos, libraries, schools, National Parks and more.
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