Learn to weave PINE NEEDLE BASKETS with Kathy Leist (expanded)
Sat, Jun 27
|Fibershed Yarn and Fiber Arts
Local artist Kathy Leist is an extraordinary pine needle basket weaver. Come and learn from the best! All materials included, no prior skills needed.
Time & Location
Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Fibershed Yarn and Fiber Arts, 211 Front St, Boyne City, MI 49712, USA
Guests
About the event
This is a TWO SESSION class, sign up for the 6/27 session and you will automatically be registered for both sessions!
6/27 and 7/11 from 10am-12:30pm
Pine needle basket weaving is an ancient coiling technique using bundled, soaked pine needles stitched together with materials like waxed linen, raffia, or sinew. Learn how to make your own with local artist, Kathy Leist!
Kathy spends most of her winter collecting pine needles for her own weaving, and has offered to share her skills with us. Come and see her collection of baskets at the shop!
Tuition includes all instruction and materials to make your own coiled pine needle basket in this 5-hour class series.