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BASKET WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS (B284)

B – Fine Arts

Additional fee: Materials. Always wanted to weave a basket but didn’t know how? Now’s your chance. This class is designed for people new to basket weaving. Whether you have never woven a basket or have made just a few, come join us. We help you learn basic weaving techniques as you weave one or two baskets during the five-week period. Basket kits and supplies are prepared for each member at cost. There is an additional fee to cover materials.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Harriett Smith, Maurice McGrath, Susan Whitton

SMITH, HARRIETT — Retired elementary school teacher and reading specialist, having taught for over 30 years in Virginia and Panama. Enjoys making baskets and is eager to share the tradition and creativity of basket making with others. (B209, B284)

McGRATH, MAURICE — Spent over 30 years as a carpenter and was an officer at the New York City District Council of Carpenters. A passionate basket weaver at OLLI since 2014. (B209, B284)

WHITTON, SUSAN — Retired elementary school teacher and librarian. She learned to make baskets at OLLI and is enjoying giving back. She is a lifelong learner. (B284)

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