Crafting with Birch Bark
Workshop Fee: $144.00
This workshop will explore the amazing qualities of the inner bark of the paper birch tree. Students will begin by creating a double woven diagonal plaited basket. In the afternoon students will shift focus to birch bark ornaments, where you will learn to transform strips of bark into birds and stars utilizing techniques inspired by Scandinavian and Russian basketry traditions. Included in this workshop there will be a discussion on how to responsibly harvest and prepare the bark, deepening your understanding of the material. No prior experience is necessary.
Skills and Techniques:
- diagonal plaiting
- harvesting and preparing birch bark
- folding and weaving bark into 3-dimensional objects
Materials Fee: $80 paid directly to the instructor.
Special Tools or Equipment to bring: All tools are provided.
Workshop and Cancellation Policies: Please read our 2026 policies before registering for a workshop. https://www.sanbornmills.org/workshop-policies/
