Basketry: Gifting Goodies Basket with Traycee Bosle

two day workshop

Date: Saturdays December 5 and 12

Time: 2PM – 5PM

Description: Enjoy two peaceful Saturday afternoons learning with the luminous Traycee Bosle, whose love of basketry is a pure joy to be around. And, create a sweet and giftable basket while you do!

In this two-day workshop students will create a charming 12″ x 6″ x 6″ rectangular basket inspired by traditional Colonial-style basketry.

Students will learn plaiting techniques using narrow rows, construct a sturdy rectangular form, and work with a notched handle. A distinctive wooden “ribbon” accent in festive holiday colors adds a special decorative touch.

The finished basket is perfect for filling with homemade goodies to give as a thoughtful handmade gift—or to enjoy as seasonal décor in your own home.

Tuition: $130 + $18 materials fee

Materials: All materials will be provided.

Registration: Register through Eventbrite, if you are viewing this listing via the CC website on your mobile device, click this link to visit the Eventbrite registration page.

Scholarships: We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are often available—with some limitations—to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class.

Find more information and find the scholarship application here.

If you have any questions, email Jamie Boyle, Senior Education Manager, at jboyle@contemporarycraft.org, or leave a voice message for them at 412-465-1628.

Location: Contemporary Craft, Timmons Studios (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201). Note, this workshop will take place in the Paper Studio, which is on the first floor of the building.

There are 2 entrances to the Timmons Studios.

• One entrance is facing Butler Street. To access the Paper Studio from the Butler Street facing entrance, there are a total of 8 stairs to ascend.

• One entrance is facing 57th Street. This entrance is accessible by ramp, with no stairs to ascend. The Paper Studio is located down the hall from this entrance.

If there are accessibility accommodations we can provide, or if there is anything that would be helpful for us to know before you arrive, please leave a message for Jamie Boyle at 412-465-1628 or by email jboyle@contemporarycraft.org.

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded by check, to your credit card, or Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

About the Artist

Traycee Bosle is a professional basket weaver at Craftisinal Creative Works—her arts studio in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a member of the Handweavers Guild of America and the Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh. With over 1500 works in several different weaving styles under her belt, you can find her work in homes across the U.S.

Basketweaving is an ancient art that crosses nearly all time, geographic, political, and social boundaries. It’s rooted in history, mathematics and pattern, color theory and design—with so much to offer—yet it’s nearly a lost art. Traycee has made it her mission to share her love for this once ubiquitous and critical skill with people of all ages. Her classes are fun, informative and personalized! She provides hands-on, individualized instruction using her own specially designed basket kits to teach the fundamentals of the art and meet each student where they are in their skill level. Whether you are an absolute beginner or have already made a few baskets, you will walk away with new skills and a beautiful basket you can use every day.