Class Content: Learn to make a coiled basket out of yarn and parachute cord. In this class you will complete a small to medium sized basket. The picture is a basket that I completed using the amount of parachute cord I supply for the class. The oval is 5 inches by 3.5 inches and it is 4 inches tall. My goal is not to teach you how to copy one of my baskets. Instead, I will teach you the techniques and you will use your own creativity and imagination to create an oval basket of your own design. To ensure success with your first coiled basket, I will provide a selection of yarn for you to choose from. The class consists of three sessions.

Session one: I will review the basics of making a coiled basket. You will select your yarn from the selection I will bring and will begin the base of your basket. Between session one and session two, you will complete the base of your basket.

Session two: I will show you how to form the sides of the basket and how to shape the sides. You will begin working on the sides of your basket. You have two weeks between session two and session three to provide sufficient time for you to complete the sides of your basket.

Session three: I will show you how to add an embellishment to your basket and end the coil. By the end of session three, you should have your first coiled basket treasure.
I provide handouts with tips and tricks, instructions for ending the coil, and a list of resources for coiled basket supplies. I am always available via email to answer any questions you might have about completing each phase of your basket.

Supply List: All you need to bring is a pair of scissors to cut the yarn. I supply the yarn to ensure that it is a yarn that will work well for your first coiled basket, as well as 25 feet of parachute cord and the darning needles. The class fee includes $30 for the supplies.

Biography: Linda Shea is a self-taught artist. She learned the basic coiled basket technique in the 70’s but used cotton cord instead of parachute cord, resulting in floppy bowl shaped baskets. About 10 years ago she wanted to make a coiled basket and began to experiment with different materials for the core. When she hit on using parachute cord, she realized that its smaller diameter and extra strength allowed her to do anything she wanted with the shapes. She began to experiment and push the boundaries of what the materials would allow her to do. Her creativity combined with her love of color, texture, and sense of movement resulted in unique baskets of her own design.

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