“Pine Needle Basket Making (All Levels)” with Karen McCarthy
October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$50.00
PINE NEEDLE BASKET MAKING (ALL LEVELS)
with Art League Instructor Karen McCarthy
WHEN:
1 HALF-DAY
Saturday (1 – 4pm)
October 26, 2024
PRICE:
$50; $45 for Art League Members
NOTE: In addition to the above registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor, who will provide most of your materials for you.
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. The focus will be individualized, so students of all levels are welcome.
Students can choose to learn a variety of techniques from the basics (starting a basket, changing thread, shaping sides, finishing a basket) to more advanced techniques (adding beads or other findings, doing a variety of stitches, or sculptural work).
Students who are familiar with pine needle basket making are encouraged to bring work in progress and beads or findings they would like to incorporate into a basket.
NOTE:
In addition to the registration fee, students should bring $20 cash to pay the instructor for a kit consisting of basic materials (prepared pine needles, waxed polyester cord, and a variety of prepared basket centers for you to choose from). Additional materials will be available for purchase, such as beads, materials for securing basket bases, extra cabochons, etc.
SKILL LEVEL:
This course is individualized and is appropriate for students of all levels, beginner to advanced.
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, which will be provided for you. Any baskets you’d like to work on, or start something new! 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. |