KNOXVILLE WEATHER

Fall 2025 - Basketmaking: Appalachian Ribbed Style

Program is Full
Basketmaking: Appalachian Traditional Ribbed Style $80
1- Day Workshop
Saturday, September 20
9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sheri Burns

Students will learn ribbed style basketry- a staple of the Appalachian basket tradition, brought to this area by Scots-Irish and German settlers. We’ll learn about a 4-point lashing (otherwise known as a God’s eye), how to set your primary and secondary ribs and filling in the weaving to make a beautiful basket you can really be proud of! Dyed reed and various fibers will add personalization to your special basket.

Note:

All classes are held at Knoxville Arts Center: 1127 N Broadway, Suite B, Knoxville TN 37917

Participant Withdrawal from Class
A participant who withdraws from a class must inform KAFCC prior to the close of registration for the class to receive a full refund.
A participant who withdraws from a class after the close of registration for the class will receive a refund or credit of 30% of the registration fee.
Short (1, 2 or 3-day) workshop and class registration ends three (3) days before class.
Please e-mail ksullivan@knoxvilletn.gov if you need to cancel a class.

Program Type Arts Center
Program Subcategory Adults
Program Code Fall 2025
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 6/30/2025
Enrollment End Date 9/17/2025
Instructor(s)
Sheri Burns
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 10
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 16 years Enforced - As of date 9/20/2025
Maximum 99 years Enforced - As of date 9/20/2025
Individual
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $80.00
Saturday - 09/20/2025
Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 2:30 PM
Location KAC Art Studio