Introduction to Bias Woven Birch Bark Basketry (OCT 2025)

Sunday, October 5, 2025
10a-5pm ET
Instructor Karen Tembreull
Location: Folk School Fiber Studio (Skyline Commons Room 105)
Class fee: $80
Materials fee (includes prepped bark and detailed pattern): $85 paid directly to instructor
Registration open until September 28 or when sold out. 

Questions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org

Learn to weave a birch bark basket in the traditional Nordic bias woven technique. Bias weaving thin birch bark creates four layers which are strong, useful, flexible and repairable if ever needed. The basket will be a size to hold a typical beverage, a canning jar, or perhaps a vase that fits just right. Therefore, the finished piece is very functional. The material is teacher prepared and ready to weave, and each student will receive a detailed pattern for reference. Most tools will be provided for use. Open to adult students. No prior experience needed. Some manual dexterity is needed for weaving birch bark. 

Students should bring:
Micro alligator clips (12) instructor recommends the copper ones without teeth
A sharp pocket knife (some available to share)
Scissors (some available to share)
An old towel (some available to share)
All other tools will be provided by instructor and available for shared use during class