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Native American Baskets of California
Willow Polson
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
This one-hour class focuses on the basketry techniques, materials, and tools used by Indigenous California tribal artisans.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
A vivid and interesting series of informative photo slides accompanies this talk about how the Native peoples of California made, and still make, some of the most intricate and beautiful baskets in the world. Ideal for California 4th Grade curriculum and Native American Heritage Month (November, USA) lesson plans. From the twined baskets of the northern Karuk to the coiled baskets of southern Kumeyaay, from the feathered gift baskets of the western Pomo to the "degikup" of the Paiute to the...
I have been a lifelong student and friend of world-famous Pomo/Miwuk weaver, Dr. Julia Parker, who began teaching me basketry in about 1980. I weave baskets as she taught me to do in a completely traditional way, using wildcrafted materials that I gather myself each year, so I have first-hand intimate knowledge of this complex and ancient skill and art form. I have also demonstrated traditional basketmaking for the public at museums and state parks for the past 30 years, and act as liaison between several regional tribes and the local county History Center, of which I am the current President of the Board.
Optional recommended resources for deeper information: "Tradition and Innovation: A Basket History of the Indians of the Yosemite-Mono Lake Area" by Craig Bates & Martha Lee "The Fine Art of California Indian Basketry" by Brian Bibby "Weaving a California Tradition" by Linda Yamane and Dugan Aguilar "Pomo Basketmaking" by Elsie Allen "Indian Baskets of Central California" by Ralph Shanks & Lisa Woo Shanks
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(87)
Hello! I'm excited to share my experience and knowledge about a variety of subjects (such as history, and crafts) but especially filmmaking and writing. Ask me about private tutoring! I've been on film sets big and small, from two-person...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class
