"START TO FINISH: Beginner Pine Needle Basket Making" with Karen McCarthy (January 2025)
START TO FINISH: Beginner Pine Needle Basket Making
with Instructor Karen McCarthy
WHEN:
2-WEEKS
Thursdays (12:30 to 3:30pm)
January 16, 23, 2025
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Join local pine needle basket maker Karen McCarthy for this exciting new two-part workshop designed to allow plenty of time to complete a small pine needle basket of your own!
During Session I students will learn the basics of coiling a pine needle basket, including how to start a basket around a cabochon center, how to weave so your stitches line up on both sides of the basket, and how to change thread. Students will have the opportunity to take their beginning basket home and continue working on it to make a larger basket or just return with the started basket the following week to finish it.
During Session II students will continue the basket started in Part I and learn how to shape the sides of the basket, how to do a wrap stitch, and how to finish the basket.
SKILL:
This workshop is appropriate for all levels. Beginners will find the workshop very helpful.
NOTE:
In addition to the registration cost, students should bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, consisting of 2oz of longleaf pine needles prepared in glycerin, a cabochon center, waxed polyester cord, 2 sewing needles, a small piece of beeswax, and written instructions. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Credits or Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | Please bring $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials, plus the small list of materials below. |
| Requirements: |
PLEASE BRING: $30 cash to pay the instructor for materials kit, which will be provided for you. (Materials kit will include a black walnut slice, 2 oz longleaf needles prepared in glycerin, waxed linen thread, 2 sewing needles, beeswax and written instructions In addition to the cash, please bring the following: A Small pair of sharp scissors A White towel or pillowcase to cover your work area and wrap unused pine needles An Apron if desired to catch pine needle remnants and to keep your clothes clean Questions? Please Email: Academy@artleaguehhi.org |
| Instructor: | Karen McCarthy |
| Instructor Bio: |  KAREN MCCARTHY is a natural fiber artist from Bluffton, SC, who has found her true passion designing and creating pine needle baskets. She uses traditional Native American coiling and weaving techniques to create one-of-a-kind baskets that are embellished with beads and unique findings. Pine needle basketry resonates with Karen's love of the outdoors and she enjoys spending time gathering and preparing pine needles that are indigenous to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. She has studied pine needle basketry from some of the most highly acclaimed and talented creators of this art form, including Nadine Spier (San Diego, CA) and Clay Burnette (Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts) and she has been creating baskets for the past 8 years. Her interactions with these artists have challenged her to push the boundaries of this art form. Her work is currently displayed in two local galleries - Beaufort Art Association and Hilton Head Art League. One of Karen's passions is teaching pine needle basketry. She recently retired from a 30-year career teaching high school and college mathematics, which included being a founding member and teacher at the prestigious Cortines Visual and Performing Arts School in Los Angeles. Her unique teaching style allows her to motivate and inspire students of all levels. Karen finds it very exciting and rewarding to share this art form with her students and to see their enthusiasm as they progress and create beautiful pieces of their own. |
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