From the class listing, August 2024:

Join Robbie Berg this August to create fiber bowls and baskets with clothesline, thread, and fabric. 

The Wave Bowl or Basket is created using a specific wrapping technique and silk ribbon. We will be using ribbon to sew and embellish bowls and baskets.

 In this workshop students will: 

• Discuss the technique to achieve strong bowls and baskets with a sewing machine 

• Learn how to prep our materials 

• Begin wrapping and sewing a bowl or basket 

• Discuss the ways finish, embellish, and use our fiber pottery. 

Materials students should provide: 

• A sewing machine with zig zag stich if you have one: (EVFAC will have some available, see registration form) 

• Scissors 

• Also bring thread to match or contrast the fabric.

• Please bring a notebook and pencil. 

Materials instructor will provide: 

Clothesline cord, tape to join lengths of cord, silk ribbon, and size 14 or 16 Jeans needle for each participant. 

Please bring a packed lunch.
 

About Robbie Berg: Robbie Berg is the artist behind Phoenix Rising Creative Design: www.phoenixrisingcreates.com, creating art in fiber and wood. Robbie's work may be found at The Perfect Piece gallery in Lake Oswego, and Touchstone Gallery in Yachats, Oregon. Robbie Berg also teaches quilt classes throughout Southwest, Washington, and Northern, Oregon. She recently relocated to Ojo Caliente and also teaches at Quilter's Corner in Espanola. Please email Robbie Berg if you have questions about this course at robbie.berg@yahoo.com.