Participants in this Hancock Shaker Village workshop on November 12 from 10 – 1 will make three holiday-inspired ornaments: An eight pointed snowflake and a puffy heart, woven in thin maple strips, and a reindeer woven in dyed reed. Suitable for ages 14 and up. No prior weaving experience need. Note: some finger strength and dexterity is necessary.
Instructor: Sandy Salada. A basket maker since 1995, Sandy weaves a variety of baskets, including patterns of her own design, patterns by other teachers, and reproductions of cultural and historical baskets. Sandy teaches in her home studio as well as at Shaker Heritage Society in Watervliet, New York, and at Hancock Shaker Village.
Register here. $27 for HSV members, $30 for non members, plus a $20 materials fee (cash only) payable directly to the instructor. Hancock Shaker Village is located at 1843 West Housatonic Stret in Pittsfield.
