Basket Making: Small Gathering Basket (1/18)

Program is Full
Learn to make a small basket using a mix of materials, including English Ivy harvested from the grounds at 577! This basket, known as a gathering or "egg"-style ribbed basket, will begin with crafting two ivy hoops. You'll learn the God's Eye method to fasten the two hoops together, add ribs, and weave materials into the base of the basket.

The materials we'll use include fiber rush, seagrass cordage, wild ivy, and flat reed to construct our baskets. While most participants will finish their baskets during this 4-hour class, those who don't will leave with the knowledge and enough materials to complete their project at home. Completed baskets will measure approximately 1 ft long by 10 inches high.

Class Date: Saturday, January 18
Class Time: 4pm to 8pm
Class Fee: $55
Location: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room*
*Copy & Paste this URL for a Map with directions and parking information >>> https://bit.ly/577ClassLocationandParking

Instructor: Samantha Day
Samantha is the Organic Garden Horticulturalist at 577. Her background includes a master’s degree in Soil Science, which spurred her initial interests in topics like geomorphology. She has worked for organic farms in the US learning the ins and outs of vegetable production. She also worked in permaculture & semi-wild food systems in Nepal learning traditional, unmechanized methods from subsistence village farmers. Her passion is understanding the relationship between, and benefits of, both historical and innovative techniques for growing and harvesting food. She believes in deep observation of nature to inform a balanced garden, and a balanced being.

Basket January - 1
Image & basket by Samantha Day

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577 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Each month, 577 offers a wide variety of class topics with small class sizes. Because space is limited, we rely on you to register for classes thoughtfully.

Life brings many surprises to us all and sometimes people must cancel their class reservations. Please help us continue to offer these wonderful classes as affordably as possible by adhering to the following registration, cancellation, and refund policies listed below in the notes section.

Please see our website for the full policies.

Note:


CLASS LOCATION: Virginia's House ~ Dining Room
PARKING: House Parking Lot
DIRECTIONS: Find the map online on our website or copy and paste this link ~ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kE6pu2LKGlw2OFtzsanjqt14bIqLLKTK/view

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations should be reserved for emergencies and illnesses, but we recognize that life happens and conflicts may require you to cancel your registration. If you must cancel and the class date is within 6 or less days, please call us immediately at (419) 874-417. If the cancellation is 7 or more days from the class date, cancellations may be emailed to hello@577foundation.org.

PLEASE NOTE:
• Calling other extensions or emailing other staff members may delay your request. Please use the main voicemail box and the email address above. Cancellations must be processed through those channels; our online system does not allow you to cancel online on your own. Refunds are available based on the proximity of your cancellation request and the class date. Please see the Refund Policy below.
• Once you are accepted into a class, a 5% cancellation fee applies to any refunds processed via credit card, cash, or check, regardless of the reason for canceling.

Minimum Enrollment & Inclement Weather: Classes are cancelled by 577 when enrollment minimums are not reached or for inclement weather. If 577 or a Community Instructor cancels a class, you will have the option to a) transfer to another class, as long as space is available, b) receive a 100% refund via the original payment method, or c) receive a 100% household credit to your account for a future class.

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REFUND POLICY:

Important Considerations: As a small non-profit organization, we strive to keep class sizes small and affordable. Please only register for classes you will be able to attend, and reserve cancellations for emergencies and illnesses. Even with the waitlist that we offer for most classes, when you cancel out of a class, the other excited potential participants may have made other plans because the class is full.

This refund policy was established to honor 577's Instructors, to respect the time and energy they invest in preparing for each class, and to encourage class participants to weigh their class registrations carefully and in balance with other potential participants.

If you choose to withdraw from a class, the refund policies are as follows:

Refund via the Original Method of Payment ~ Credit Card, Cash, or Check*:
>>> 100% refund with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class, less a 5% administrative fee.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellation six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund, less a 5% administrative fee.

Refund via Household Credit to use on another class at a future date*:
>>> 100% refund as a Household Credit with seven (7) or more days’ notice prior to the start of class.
>>> No refunds will be given for cancellations six (6) days prior to the start of class. Exception: If we can fill your spot with another participant, you may elect to receive a 100% refund via Household Credit.

*Exceptions may be made to this policy in extreme circumstances. Please contact us to discuss options for cancellation in the event of illness or emergency.

**Once a refund is processed as a Household Credit, you may not request a refund via a credit card, cash, or check at a later date.

Donations: In lieu of a refund, you may request your registration fee be donated back to 577 to support future educational programming and a scholarship fund designed to make classes available to all.

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ILLNESS: Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 or other contagious illnesses may not visit 577’s indoor facilities or an in-person class. Anyone who has COVID-19 or is knowingly exposed to COVID19 should follow CDC guidelines for quarantine and isolation before entering any indoor space at 577.

Program Type Fiber Art
Program Subcategory Basket Weaving
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 11/20/2024 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 1/18/2025 10:00 AM
Instructor(s)
Samantha Day
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 5
Maximum 8
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years
Maximum -
Adult
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $55.00
Saturday - 01/18/2025
Start Time 4:00 PM
End Time 8:00 PM
Location Virginia's House ~ Dining Room