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A tisket, a-tasket, Learn to make a white pine basket

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Published on Friday, 01 March 2013 18:05

By Joy Scism

On Sunday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center will offer a class in making white pine baskets.

Instructor Jennifer Lee will teach participants how to make a white pine bark basket.

Only 300 years ago, these baskets, which are both beautiful and durable, were as common as a paper or plastic bag.

Baskets are approximately 6-by-6 inches.

Pine bark is meticulously chosen for readiness. Baskets are sewn with spruce root and rimmed with red osier dogwood or wild rose.

Participants should bring a utility knife and old scissors and wear clothes that could get dirty.

The $35 fee includes materials. The class is appropriate for those 8 years of age and older.

Register in advance by calling 872-1237.

Editor’s note: Joy Scism works at John Boyd Thacher State Park.