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Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative



Basket Weaving

in Personal Enrichment

Gathering Basket Spring 2025

$120

with Jessica Steele

Calendar Mar 9, 2025 at 9 am

Elevate your basket-weaving skills in this intermediate-level workshop! You'll create a beautiful and functional gathering basket, complete with a sturdy handle and intricate woven patterns added through advanced techniques. This class is designed for those with some prior experience in basket weaving who are ready to take on a more detailed project. All materials will be provided, and you'll leave with a handcrafted basket perfect for collecting fruits, flowers, or other treasures. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Squirrel Pack Basket Spring 2025

$55

with Jessica Steele

Calendar Apr 4, 2025 at 5 pm

Join us to weave a charming miniature pack basket, just the right size to fit a gray squirrel! Using reed, we’ll create a basket approximately 5 inches tall while exploring the history of pack baskets and the various materials traditionally used to craft them. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Fiddlehead Basket Spring 2025

$100

with Jessica Steele

Calendar Apr 5, 2025 at 9 am

Whether you’re hiking in the forest or exploring your garden, this handcrafted basket is perfect for gathering fiddleheads, mushrooms, or herbs. The finished basket measures approximately 4” wide, 8” tall, and 10” long. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com

Fishing Creel Basket Spring 2025

$120

with Jessica Steele

Calendar May 3, 2025 at 9 am

While traditionally used for fishing, this beautiful basket is perfect for picnics, gathering vegetables, or collecting treasures during your woodland foraging adventures. The basket measures approximately 13" wide, 8" tall, and 8" deep. In this class, you’ll craft the lid, carefully cut to fit, and attach it with a durable piano hinge. The instructor will go through the process of making the basket step-by-step ensuring all will walk away with a finished basket. Jessica Steele M.Ed. has a deep passion for the wilderness and for teaching. She has been working in the field of Adventure and Environmental Education for more than 30 years. This leg of her journey is about connecting more deeply with herself, others, and the wilderness. Join her for a program of connection, learning, and growing. B.A. Ecopsychology and Outdoor Education from Prescott College, AZ M.Ed. Adventure Education Plymouth State University, NH Registered Maine Recreational Guide National Registered EMT SOLO Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Instructor American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor and Lifeguard American Canoe Association Level 1 & 2 Instructor Leave No Trace Master Educator All materials are included. Registration and payment are required to hold your spot in class. Space is limited! Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to receive a refund. If our Adult Ed office or instructor cancel class, refunds will be issued to students. FMI: www.woodthrushwilderness.com





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