Birch bark harvesting and basketry class offered
April 2, 2015
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4/3/15
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will hold a birch bark harvesting, preparation and basketry class Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Matanuska Experiment Farm, 1509 S. Georgeson Road, Palmer.
Students will learn how to sustainably harvest birch bark and weave baskets. The $20 fee includes lunch and snacks. Participants should dress for the outdoors and bring a box knife and small paint spatula. The class is limited to 12 people.
UAF assistant professor Valerie Barber will teach the workshop. She can be reached at 907-746-9466 or vabarber@alaska.edu.
Registration is available here: http://bit.ly/1NEHJ12.
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