Desert Crossing Baskets

Born into a weaving family of Cherokee ancestry and raised off the grid in Alaska, Jennah’s teaching is informed by a multi-generational connection to basketry, and her current role as owner of Jill Choate Basketry, the business started by her mother in 1994. Beginning students will delight in this one-day workshop: the Desert Crossing Basket. 

Graphically striking, this project serves as an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of basketry. Jennah will walk students through the construction of this basket, beginning with a demonstration of an over-under cat head base - a foundational technique for creating a sturdy basket. Students will learn shaping with beginner techniques, the under/over weave structure, and how and where to add pre-dyed reed to create pattern while building durable and long lasting baskets.

By the end of this ambitious workshop, the majority of students will have crafted a functional and charming Desert Crossing Basket. Jennah will set up slower weavers with a complete rim and understanding of how to do the lashing at home. This class is perfect for those looking to explore the art of basketry and develop essential weaving skills in a supportive environment.

Sign up for Santa Fe Sunrise Market Baskets and spend the whole weekend weaving with Jennah!

All Native Art classes are offered at 50% off tuition for all peoples of North American Indigenous descent. Please email info@wildcraftstudioschool.com for details.