Sunday, November 05, 2023

Weave a Birdhouse Basket Class

Ozark Folk Center State Park
Weave a Birdhouse Basket Class
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What to know

In this class, you will learn some basic basket weaving skills and techniques. Using river reed in various sizes and colors, you'll create your very own little bird house. You'll go home with a basket birdhouse that you made. It is suitable for smaller species of birds and can help protect them from larger prey species. Registration is required.

Click here to sign up and pay your registration fee.

Meet your instructor:
Jennifer Whitman joined the Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center in 2017. It wasn’t her first foray into sewing and quilting. She was born in Wynne and raised in Beebe and had learned to sew as a child. One of her personal treasures is a quilting frame - the old style that lowers from the ceiling – which she inherited from her grandmother. At 19, Whitman was married and starting a family at which time she started making baby quilts. She has made lots of quilts since. Now she is making baby quilts for her grandchildren, the latest a charm quilt.

As a craft interpreter at OFC, Whitman worked in gardening and the fiber arts, print, and basket shops in addition to the quilt shop. She explained, “I like variety!” and she enjoys the camaraderie of the Craft Village.

"Jennifer Whitman is a generous, creative, talented part of that Village, and we appreciate her being a part of our park,” said Jeanette Larson, Craft Director. “Jennifer has found it a place to learn many skills. She is generous with teaching and passing on what she has learned.”

Looking for lodging? The Cabins at Dry Creek are located in the park just down the hill from your classroom. These comfortable climate-controlled duplex rooms are newly remodeled and offer a private bathroom, queen-sized beds, microwave and refrigerator. We offer discounts for students staying 3 or more nights. Call (870) 269-3871 to book your room.

1032 Park Avenue
Mountain View, AR 72560