Black Ash Basket Making with John Pigeon: Returning & Reskilling
This popular series aims to return land-based living skills to our community and reskilling a new generation to live with the land.
Special Returning and Reskilling program!
Black Ash Basket Making with John Pigeon
Saturday, June 29, Noon – 5 pm
John Pigeon is a Potawatomi basket maker who teaches traditional black ash basketry and was highlighted in Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. John doesn’t just teach how to weave the baskets, but how to make them from scratch, starting with the living black ash tree. He weaves Potawatomi teachings into his classes as well. Light refreshments will be provided. This class takes place outside.
Fee: $42.50/Member, $50/Member. Registration required. Audience: Adults & families (children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult) Meet: KNC Camp & Fire circle
See upcoming sessions and register at NatureCenter.org/Returning.
