Image of a large pack basket, created by instructor Annie Niedergang.
Date and time: Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, 2025. 10:00 am - 3:30 pm PST both days.
Location: Multnomah Arts Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Room 30
Cost: $120 (includes $55 class fee and materials fee of $65)
Maximum number of students: 12
Instructor: Annie Niedergang
Student skill level: All levels welcome
Tools needed: Pencil & notebook, tape measure, scissors, basket shears, Weave Rite Heavy Duty Bent Tip packing tool or small flathead screwdriver, butter knife, (6) 2" metal spring clamps or clothes pins, (6) zip ties, needle nose pliers, water tub, spray bottle, and a hand towel.
Description: Weave a large 13"w x 8"d x 16"h basket backpack out of rattan/reed. In this 2-day class you will cut & lay out your stakes, weave a closed base, use continuous weave to build your shape, lash a rim with a handle, and make your own cotton pack-basket harness. This basket is great for trips to the farmers’ market, garden harvests, hiking, foraging, or to use as hanging storage on your wall.
Please note: This class is meant for Guild members only. If you are not a guild member, but would like to become one, we welcome you! Click here to join the Guild.
To reserve a space, register below by clicking “add to cart.”
The last day to register for this class, or to cancel for a full refund, is Friday, January 31, 2025.
When the class fills, you can join the wait list by sending an email with the class title and your contact information to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com
About Your Instructor
Annie Niedergang is a Portland architect and a self-taught basket maker. Her hand-woven backpack-style pack baskets were originally designed out of necessity: as an avid mushroom hunter, she realized she wanted her hands free so she could use walking sticks while moving through the forest. Two years and more than 200 pack baskets later, her baskets have become a favorite for trips to the farmers’ market, grocery shopping, and adventures both on and off trail. You can see more of Annie’s work on Instagram.