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Coiled Basket Workshop

  • Alberta Craft Gallery + Shop - Edmonton 10186- 106 Street Edmonton, AB, T5J 1H4 Canada (map)

Tickets: Alberta Craft Members $30 | General Admission $40
Alberta Craft Members, use code ACC2024 when purchasing your ticket to get the discounted price.

Join Alberta Craft, Saturday, October 19, 2024, for an opportunity to learn the ancient craft of coiled basketry with artist Tralynn Ganter. In this 2-hour afternoon workshop participants will learn the fundamental techniques of creating a coiled basket with raffia. Learning the basic techniques during this class will prepare students up to create coiled baskets with varying materials and at different scales in the future. This workshop is intended for students aged 12 and up.

Tralynn is a local Edmonton artist and recent graduate of the Indigenous Entrepreneurship Diploma Program at Portage College in Lac La Biche. Tralynn is of mixed Cree, Métis, and German ancestry currently living in treaty 6 territory. Her works are her story of reconnecting to her indigenous roots. Talynn works with multiple materials and techniques such as intricate beadwork, caribou tufting, porcupine quills, fish scales, leather work, sewing techniques and basketry. Oftentimes, combining different forms to make beautiful mixed media pieces. Tralynn has a true passion for what she does and is super excited to be able to share her knowledge of the art of Coiled Baskets.

Earlier Event: October 5
Reception: SPOTLIGHT Kari Woo
Later Event: October 24
Creepy Crafts with Susanah Windrum