Cattail Faerie Baskets
JUNE 14
Regular price $145.00TOTAL COST: $145
Course Fee: $130
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $15
DATES: SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
TIME: 10:00AM – 4:00PM PDT
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Weave 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.
SUPPLY INFORMATION
Some required materials will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee.
Please bring the following tools:
- A pair of garden clippers (hand pruners);
- A small, sharp knife;
- A pillow or something comfy to sit on, since we will be sitting a lot;
- We will break for lunch at some point, so bring something tasty for yourself!
COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT SYLVIA
Sylvia 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, Sylvia continues 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 Zion National Park in February 2025.
Artist website: Sylvia Friday
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in downtown Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).
Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee).
Students 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).
Please 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.
Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.