Santa Fe Sunrise Market 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 two-day workshop: the Santa Fe Market 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 base - a foundational technique essential for creating a sturdy basket. Students will learn the under/over weave structure, how and where to add pre-dyed reed to create pattern, how to cut in chicken feet, and how to weave a braided handle while building a durable and long lasting basket.

By the end of this ambitious workshop, the students will have crafted a functional and charming Santa Fe Sunrise Market Basket. 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 Desert Crossing 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.