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Basketry Workshop with Gerri Johnson-McMillin
May 5th & 6th, 2012

Basketry Workshop

Learn to use basketry techniques to make your own traditional Adirondack backpack. This extremely functional and beautiful alternative to the modern backpack resembles what the Woodland and Appalachian Native Americans used to gather their food or carry their belongings. You will use different reeds to create this backpack - which can be used to gather materials for future basketry workshops.

All levels are welcomed to participate, from beginners to advanced.
Cost: $175. Includes materials and lunch.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gerri Johnson-McMillin has been creating art since early childhood. She has always loved the fiber arts - crocheting, sewing, needlepoint and basketry, following her first class in 1972. While her main interest is basketry, she employs various fiber techniques, including weaving, spinning, and knotting. Gerri is an Internationally exhibiting artist and has her artwork in the permanent collections of the Long Beach Museum of Art and the Museum of Ventura County.

For workshop registration, please contact:
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
Tel: 805-646-3381 or email us at BeatriceWoodCenter@gmail.com.

Our workshops and classes all take place at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts (driving directions).

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Gerri Johnson-McMillin
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