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“Beginner Pine Needle Basket Making” with Karen McCarthy
November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$50.00
BEGINNER PINE NEEDLE BASKET MAKING
with Art League Instructor Karen McCarthy
WHEN:
1 HALF-DAY
Thursday (1 – 4pm)
November 5, 2024
PRICE:
$50; $45 for Art League Members
NOTE: In addition to the above registration fee, students should bring $20 cash for materials, all of which will be provided for you by your instructor!
WHERE:
Art League Academy
(106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC)
Join local pine needle basket maker Karen McCarthy for this exciting half-day workshop designed for beginners!
Students will make their very own small pine needle basket! This is a beginner’s class where participants will be given a kit which includes the base of a basket that has been started around a black walnut slice and then learn the basics of coiling, including the “simple basic stitch,” how to change thread, and how to shape and finish the basket.
NOTE:
In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, all of which she will provide for you. Each student will receive a kit which will include a black walnut slice, 2oz of longleaf pine needles prepared with glycerin, waxed linen thread, 2 sewing needles, beeswax and written instructions.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. 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 $20 cash to pay the instructor for materials, plus the small list of materials below. |
| Requirements: | PLEASE BRING:
$20 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? |
| 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. |