Birch Sauna Caddy Workshop [SEP 2026]

Saturday, September 19, 2026
9am-5pm ET (with 1 hour lunch break)
Location: Folk School Wood Shop
Skyline Commons Room 102 @ 200 Michigan St. Hancock, MI
Instructor: Karen Tembreull
Class fee: $95
Materials fee: $115 paid directly to instructor
Registration closes September 9 or when sold out
Questions? Contact 906-370-3722 or clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org

Students will learn to weave a bias rectangular shaped basket with taller ends and straight bias rimming. There will be an option to play with the birch to make curl designs. The driftwood handle will be sized to fit the basket and copper nugget washers and brass screws will hold the handle in place. This sweet little basket could be used as a small sauna caddy or a Keweenaw berry basket that holds about a quart. Finished dimensions are 7” long, 4.5” wide, and 4.75” tall.

Materials are all gathered and prepared by the instructor, including birch bark, driftwood hand. Fun fact: each basket requires a premium sheet of bark that is 20x22 inches! Please plan to pay the materials fee directly to the instructor by cash or check on the day of class. Online registration covers the cost of tuition only. 

The instructor will provide most tools for use, but if you have any of your own that you wish to bring please do: scissors, old towel, flat basketry packer, pocket knife, and micro clips (copper without teeth preferred). 

This class is open to adult students of all levels, no previous experience required.