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2008 Classes

Heirloom  Easter Basket
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008       10am-5pm
Fee: $75 members, $90 non-members
Be sure to sign up early for this popular seasonal class! The large round basket with a twined bottom is made using hand dyed colored reed Easter colors. Bring lunch and basic weaving tools if you have them. Price includes a $28 materials fee.
Pre-registration required by February 22, 2008 


Miniature Yellowlegs Carving Class
Instructor: Spence Bennet
Date: March 29, 2008                  10am -5pm
Fee: $65 members, $80 nonmembers
Join carver Spence Bennet to make a half-size yellowlegs decoy in this class suitable for beginners and intermediates. Bring lunch and basic carving tools if you have them. Materials fee is included.
Pre-registration required by March 21, 2008

Simple and Elegant Basket
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008         10am-4pm
Fee: $70 members, $85 non-members
In this first Seaport class, work with Mary May to create a basket with a clean Shaker look, woven in a chase weave. This versatile basket is woven on a mold, and the size is 8"lx8"wx6"h. Class is limited to 7 participants. Bring lunch and basic weaving tools if you have them. Pre-registration required by April 4, 2008.


Miniature Curlew Carving Class
Instructor: Ray Miller
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008       10am-5pm
Fee:  $65 members, $80 non-members
Join carver Ray Miller to make miniature curlew in a "running" position in this class suitable for beginners and intermediates. Bring lunch and basic carving tools if you have them.
Pre-registration required by  May 2, 2008 


Herringbone Rectangular Basket
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008       10am-5pm
Fee: $75 members, $90 non-members
Learn another basket weave technique! This rectangular basket is mild-woven from Mary's Library of Molds. Students will choose bonnet or brushel handle. This twill weave makes your basket extra strong. Approximate size is 11" long, 8"wide and 7"high. Basket is challenging for beginners, but beginners are welcome. Materials fee included. Bring lunch and basic weaving tools if you have them.
Pre-registration required by April 25, 2008


Market Basket
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008       10am-3pm
Fee: $65 members, $75 non-members
Calling all beginners! Join us to make a basket using a basic weave with a decorative top, and three rod whale rim. Colors are available, and materials fee is included. Bring lunch and basic weaving tools if you have them.
Pre-registration required by June 13, 2008


Friendly Weave with Mary May
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008
Spend a basket-filled day at the Seaport! Come and weave with Mary. Stuck on a technique? She can advise. Had to leave a class early, and your still working on a basket? You can finish it. Bring what you are working on, or just visit with Mary and see what she is working on.

Christmas Stocking Basket
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Fee: $70 members, $85 non-members
Back by popular demand! Come celebrate the holidays at Tuckerton Seaport. Learn about the history of the Christmas stocking, and make a Christmas stocking basket that will become a family heirloom during the holiday season. This class is good for all skill levels. Bring lunch and the instructor will supply all tools necessary to complete your basket. Materials fee included.


Snowflake Weaving Class
Instructor: Mary May
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2008       10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Fee: $15 members, $20 non-members


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