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Sheri Smith: Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 6:30 AM
 I gave a basket class on Saturday at Harlequin Beads in Eugene with 7 eager students. The time flew by even though it is an 8 hour workshop. We laughed and had a great time. Teaching basketry is a great way to bond with people. It is always a relaxed group of, usually women, connecting on a new level. In this workshop I had two young girls, probably in their early teens, who fit right in and caught on quickly. Two of the students, Molly and Patricia took my workshop in Ashland and are grandmother and granddaughter. Molly was so helpful with her grandmother in Ashland that I have asked her if she would like to assist me in workshops that are too large. Everyone finished their baskets and am hoping there are now seven more basket makers helping me carry on the craft to the next generation. |
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Sheri Smith: Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:08 PM
 I just noticed that I did not post the dates for the upcoming pine needle basket workshops I am teaching in Eugene. On Saturday June 15th, 10-6 at Harlequin Beads & Jewelry in Eugene. This is a beginners class, cost is $65. On Saturday June 29th also at Harlequin Beads & Jewelry, I will be teaching an intermediate pine needle basket class from 12-5, cost $40.  In November I will be teaching classes on how to make these Christmas ornaments. The dates, locations and details will be coming soon! |
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Sheri Smith: Posted on Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:27 AM
To Register for the Harlequin Beads and Jewelry pine needle basket classes go to |
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Sheri Smith: Posted on Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:18 AM
Pine Needle Basketry With Sheri Smith of Pine Needle Creations Cost: $65.00 In this introductory class, students will learn how to create colorful coiled baskets, using pine needles, waxed linen, seed beads and a donut stone.
Students will learn to coil and shape the pine needles with a variety of stitches: swirl, mariposa and wrapped stitch. You will complete your unique basket by the end of the class.
The skills you learn in this workshop can later be used to create necklaces, Christmas ornaments and sculptural pieces.
Class instruction is individualized, so the class size will be limited to 6 students.
Pine needles, wire ring, crewel sewing needle, bees wax and written instructions are included in the class. You will need to bring the following supplies, which can be purchased at Harlequin:
- One 25mm donut stone
- One color of seed bead
- 24 yards of 4 ply waxed linen (2 - 3 colors) 8 - 12 yards each
Please have your supplies purchased before the day of class, and bring a snack or sack lunch to this all-day class.
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Sheri Smith: Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 7:02 AM
 The Pine Needle Basketry class at Harlequin Beads and Jewelry on May 4th is full! I will be adding a new class date there soon for those of you who missed this one. |
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