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Basket weaving- Patriotic Basket (SOLD OUT)
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Drive , Byrdstown, TN 38549 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Join us in celebrating the 250th Birthday of the USA by making a basket!
Barbara Vaughn will teach you how to weave your own flat-top handled patriotic basket. This basket will have a flat-top handle with a base that measures 12" by 10". This basket is a great all purpose. Make sure to bring a lunch. This class is $30 and has limited spots.
Barbara is a recently retired Overton County School teacher who has been weaving baskets for 40 plus years. She learned most of my weaving skills from Katherine Smith who used to live in Monroe. Often when she designed a new basket, Barbara would be her new pattern tester. This forced her to learn to read patterns and how to write her own patterns,
To prepare for the event, make sure to read the Essential Eligibility Criteria provided.
This class is supported by a grant from Tennessee Arts Commission.
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1-888-867-2757Discover the humble beginnings of Cordell Hull, a sharecropper's son who rose to become Secretary of State and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient. On 55 magnificent acres, Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park offers a glimpse into the past with its preserved log cabin, museum, and the scenic Bunkum Cave Trail. Visitors can explore the legacy of a remarkable Tennessean while enjoying the natural beauty of the area.
