About Indigenous Inspired Bark Baskets at Notchview with Adventure East

The culture of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands is a culture influenced by bark (much like the culture of Indigenous people of the Western Plains is a culture influenced by the bison).  In the Northeast Woodlands region, bark was used to make a diverse range of items such as canoes, wigwams, baby carriers and memory scrolls as well as harvesting and storing containers. In this course, you will create your own Indigenous inspired container using harvested ash bark, that you will sew together with spruce root and finish with a red willow rim. This experience will be led by Jennifer Lee, an independent student of the history and culture of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands.  Jennifer is a member of the Northern Narragansett – a group yet to be recognized by state and federal authorities as an official tribe.

What’s Included?

-Instruction in authentic basket making

-Basket making materials

-Lodge with a cozy fire and warm beverages

What to Bring

-Comfortable clothing and layers appropriate for the temperatures

-Snacks/Lunch

This program is for adults and children age 15 and up.

Please note: This activity requires strong hands for sewing bark.

Trustees Members receive a 10% discount – please email aduquette@thetrustees.org for the discount code to be entered on the Adventure East website.

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