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August 1, 2026
1pm-4pm
In this class, students will learn the art of twining using cattail leaves to create a basket. Twining is a traditional weaving technique that uses two strands woven around upright supports, creating a strong and flexible structure.
We will begin by preparing cattail materials, discussing proper hydration to ensure they are workable and durable. Students will begin by weaving the base with a simple over under weave and work their way up to twining the sides.
By the end of the class, students will have created their own twined cattail basket and will leave with the skills to create more from the cattail they harvest on their own.
Please bring clips (clothespins, quilt clips, small clips) if you have some. Hand dexterity is required for this course.
Tuition: $50
Materials: $15
This course is for students 16+.
Be sure to check out Cattail Harvest & Cordage in the morning. Lunch will be provided to students who take both the morning + afternoon courses.
Your Instructor
DANA GILBERTSON
(she/her)
Dana is an outdoor enthusiast, naturalist, and lifelong learner who finds joy in exploring the outdoors and connecting with the natural world. With more than a decade of experience as both a formal and informal educator, she is passionate about helping people discover new skills and deepen their relationship with the land. In 2020, Dana began her journey into weaving with locally foraged wild materials, combining her love of nature, traditional crafts, and sustainability. Since then she has found a love for working with cattail, dandelion, and birch among others.
Dana lives in Duluth, where she can often be found foraging food and weaving materials along forest trails, shorelines, and even roadside ditches. She loves sharing the idea that many plants we overlook, or even consider nuisances, can be responsibly harvested and transformed into beautiful, functional works of art.