{"title":"Sylvia Friday weaving workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"beginning-willow-basketry","title":"Beginning Willow Basketry","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-field=\"excerpt\" class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOTAL COST: $300\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCourse Fee: $200\u003cbr\u003eNon-refundable Materials Fee: $100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSATURDAY, JUNE 20 \u0026amp; SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIME: \u003c\/strong\u003e10:00AM – 4:00PM PDT\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEVEL: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE GROUP: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult (ages 18+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCome learn how to weave a round, traditional stake-and-strand willow basket of your own with expert weaver and teacher Sylvia Friday showing you the way. This two-day workshop places the learning of traditional wicker techniques and patterns with the freedom to explore your personal style and creativity. You'll come away with a beautiful wicker basket woven by your own hands!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLY INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSome required materials will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease bring the following tools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of garden clippers (hand pruners);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small, sharp knife;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pillow or something comfy to sit on, since we will be sitting a lot;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will break for lunch at some point, so bring something tasty for yourself! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease add the date, time and location of your course to your personal calendar after registration; you will receive a receipt upon purchase of the course, but no further reminders from us. If any pertinent course details change prior to the course start date, we will email you at the email address you provide at the time of registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is how to get to the art school:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0985\/0019\/files\/MAP2025.jpg?v=1771275878\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT SYLVIA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSylvia Friday is a traditional basket maker, folk artist, and storyteller whose work is woven from her relationship with the plants, animals, and landscapes that inspire her craft. A dedicated teacher, Sylvia shares her love for traditional basketry at workshops and gatherings across the Pacific Northwest, including the Ancient Arts Center, the Echoes in Time skills gathering, and the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture. After completing a two-year apprenticeship in European basketry with renowned ethnobotanist and weaver Margaret Mathewson in 2023, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSylvia has continued to devote her attention to the processes of creating with natural materials as an artist-in-residence at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture and at Zion National Park. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist website:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woodlandweaver.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSylvia Friday\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOUNTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/northwindart.myshopify.com\/pages\/membership\" class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\"\u003eGet a membership today\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in downtown Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-quantity-input\" data-item-id=\"6081e33bed639e78f2254c7c\" data-animation-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANCELLATION POLICY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePlease email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sylvia Friday","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46513272258723,"sku":"ED-IN-WRK-FRID-260620","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0985\/0019\/files\/IMG_9430.jpg?v=1762972607"},{"product_id":"cattail-faerie-baskets","title":"Cattail Faerie Baskets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIME: \u003c\/strong\u003e10:00AM – 4:00PM PDT\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEVEL: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGE GROUP: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult (ages 18+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWeave a faerie-sized basket in this single-day class!  This is an introductory workshop to bring you into the world of hand-weaving with cattails. Teaching artist Sylvia Friday pairs the learning of techniques and patterns with the freedom to explore your personal style and creativity. This workshop is excellent for people who want to deepen their relationship with the natural world and with faeries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPPLY INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease bring the following tools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of scissors;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spray bottle;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pillow or something comfy to sit on, since we will be sitting a lot;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will break for lunch at some point, so bring something tasty for yourself! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease add the date, time and location of your course to your personal calendar after registration; you will receive a receipt upon purchase of the course, but no further reminders from us. 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