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A North American Conference Focused on Willow
A North American Conference Focused on Willow
June 24th thru June 30th, 2019
June 24th thru June 30th, 2019
In June 2019, willow weavers are gathering once again in Decorah, Iowa on the grounds of Luther College, for a week of classes taught by renowned basket makers.
In June 2019, willow weavers are gathering once again in Decorah, Iowa on the grounds of Luther College, for a week of classes taught by renowned basket makers.
Guaranteed to expand your experiences and challenge your skills with willow, this summer’s classes focus on traditional and non-traditional styles and willow's many uses as a material in basketry; from whole rods, willow bark, to working with willow skeins.
Guaranteed to expand your experiences and challenge your skills with willow, this summer’s classes focus on traditional and non-traditional styles and willow's many uses as a material in basketry; from whole rods, willow bark, to working with willow skeins.
Review the course offerings (top menu) and check your calendar. Class sizes are limited, so sign up soon.
Review the course offerings (top menu) and check your calendar. Class sizes are limited, so sign up soon.
Featured Basketmakers
Featured Basketmakers
for 2019
for 2019
Denmark
Denmark
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Willow Gathering Highlights
Willow Gathering Highlights
~ 1,2 & 3 day classes available for all skill levels with 3 talented willow makers
~ 1,2 & 3 day classes available for all skill levels with 3 talented willow makers
~ Thursday is “Explore Decorah” day.
~ Thursday is “Explore Decorah” day.
~ "Meet the Teachers" Thursday evening - an informal visit with the instructors and discussion of what basketry means to each of them - their start, their inspirations, their vision for the future.
~ "Meet the Teachers" Thursday evening - an informal visit with the instructors and discussion of what basketry means to each of them - their start, their inspirations, their vision for the future.
~ Chair massage available throughout the week
~ Chair massage available throughout the week
~ Evenings on Shirley Baker Porch, watching fireflies, weaving, meeting new people and catching up with friends.
~ Evenings on Shirley Baker Porch, watching fireflies, weaving, meeting new people and catching up with friends.
Great Food by Trout River Catering
Great Food by Trout River Catering
Class day lunches & snacks are included in the class fees and will be provided by Ruth Hampton of Trout River Catering.
Class day lunches & snacks are included in the class fees and will be provided by Ruth Hampton of Trout River Catering.
Ruth prepares well-balanced regionally sourced vegetarian fare mixing both traditional and exotic flavors.
Ruth prepares well-balanced regionally sourced vegetarian fare mixing both traditional and exotic flavors.
*Please indicate special food needs in the specified space on the Registration Form.
Housing Options at the Willow Gathering
Housing Options at the Willow Gathering
Luther College’s solar powered Baker Village offers townhouse style housing on campus.
Luther College’s solar powered Baker Village offers townhouse style housing on campus.
Or
Or
Decorah housing options include area motels, B&B’s and area campgrounds. Check out www.visitdecorah.com for more details.
Decorah housing options include area motels, B&B’s and area campgrounds. Check out www.visitdecorah.com for more details.
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