Back in September (2017) I went to a two day basket making workshop at Kule Loklo in Point Reyes, a recreated Miwok village, taught by Julia Parker and her daughter Lucy.
Julia is a national treasure. She has worked diligently her whole adult life to learn, preserve, teach and creatively express her craft and skill of basketry. A beautiful book has been written about her called “Scrape the Willow Until it Sings.”
Her daughter Lucy teaches with her, and during this workshop her grandson was also there to help.
We used willow branches and tule reeds.
Julia.
She made a game with walnut shells and sticks.
After lots of fiddling, unweaving and maybe struggling a bit, I finished.
So much gratitude for these teachers and the beautiful outdoor location on the Marin coast. Good dirt time under the Oaks.
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