Basket Workshop: Explorer Pack

Join us to make your own pack basket with Jessica Steele from Wood Thrush Wilderness! Participants have the option to choose from three different basket sizes. Please see details below and register for the basket of your choice! (Please note the size, time, and cost differences for each option).

• Explorer Pack Basket (10-12" tall), 9am-3pm, $100/member and $125/non-member
• Guide Pack Basket (17" tall), 9am-5pm, $120/member and $150/non-member
• Expedition Pack Basket (21" tall), 9am-6pm, $136/member and $170/non-member

Making a pack basket can be a fun and rewarding project and a perfect gift!

A pack basket is a traditional type of backpack used for carrying items while hiking, hunting, or for general outdoor activities. Pack baskets have a long history dating back centuries and have been used by various cultures around the world. Here in Maine our Maine Guides walked the woods with these packs to transport supplies and game through rugged terrain.

In this course, we will weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. The baskets will have a base and feet along with pack straps. We will bring a variety of color straps and even color reeds to add a little color to your basket. Walk away with a pack basket and the knowledge for life! All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved!

About the Presenter

Jessica Steele, owner of Wood Thrush Wilderness LLC, has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of adventure and environmental education for more than 35 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing.