Willow Gathering 2020
A North American Conference Focused on Willow
A North American Conference Focused on Willow
June 22nd thru June 28th, 2020
June 22nd thru June 28th, 2020
Special Note - All workshops are full except....
Special Note - All workshops are full except....
Beth Hester's "Perigord Basics"
Beth Hester's "Perigord Basics"
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Karen Tembreull's "Spaced & Laced Willow Bark Plaiting"
Karen Tembreull's "Spaced & Laced Willow Bark Plaiting"
In June 2020, 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 2020, 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.
Each workshop has been chosen to expand and challenge your skills with willow. Traditional and non-traditional styles and techniques are the focus for this week, using whole rods and willow bark. Review each instructors course offerings (top menu) and check your calendar. Class sizes are limited, so sign up soon.
Each workshop has been chosen to expand and challenge your skills with willow. Traditional and non-traditional styles and techniques are the focus for this week, using whole rods and willow bark. Review each instructors course offerings (top menu) and check your calendar. Class sizes are limited, so sign up soon.
Featured Basketmakers
Featured Basketmakers
for 2020
for 2020
Scottsville, KY
Scottsville, KY
Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon, WA
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
L'Anse, MI
L'Anse, MI
Willow Gathering Highlights
Willow Gathering Highlights
~ 1, 2 & 3 day classes available for all skill levels with 4 talented willow makers
~ 1, 2 & 3 day classes available for all skill levels with 4 talented willow makers
~ Wednesday 7:30pm "Class Basket Show & Tell"
~ Wednesday 7:30pm "Class Basket Show & Tell"
~ Friday is “Explore Decorah” day.
~ Friday is “Explore Decorah” day.
~ Friday 7:30pm "Basket Making Traditions of the Kentucky Mammoth Cave Region " with Beth Hester
~ Friday 7:30pm "Basket Making Traditions of the Kentucky Mammoth Cave Region " with Beth Hester
~ Chair massage available throughout the week with Mary
~ Chair massage available throughout the week with Mary
~ 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.
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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.