Expand your paper weaving skills by creating a more advanced basket out of beautifully painted paper. In the first session you will be painting your paper using a variety of acrylic paints. The other two sessions will be devoted to weaving the paper into a basket. You must have taken Paper Basket Weaving class through LIR previously to take this class. This class is not suitable for new weavers. All necessary materials are provided; however baskets can be decorated with beads provided by the participant. Contact presenter at bayshorebaskets@yahoo.com prior to the class for information on bead sizes and quantities, which will be discussed during the first class.

NOTE: YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE FIRST CLASS IF YOU WISH TO CONTINUE.

First class: Wear old clothes. Bring stamps, sponges, or special brushes if you like. Paint and basic brushes will be provided. You will be painting your own paper for your basket, and it can get messy! Second and third classes: bring a pencil, ruler, or tape measure (measure up to 6 inches), and sharp scissors for paper. Paper, floss, and other tools will be provided. Materials fee: $25 will paint enough paper to make two baskets although we will focus on completing one during the class.