View, a multi-arts center located in Old Forge, announces two basket making workshops with Linda Scherz Allen.Cocktail Napkin Basket Making: Fall Colors with Linda Scherz Allen is on Wednesday, September 28, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be a combination of natural and dyed reed with the option to include a sea grass accent, and participants will have a selection of fall colors to choose from. This quaint basket is perfect for cocktail napkins, or to fill for general gift giving. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is September 18, 2016. Non-member price is $80, while the member price is $65. Comfortable clothing is suggested. To register, visit ViewArts.org/workshops.
Survival Bowl or Pouch with Linda Scherz Allen will be taking place on Saturday, October 1, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Participants will select one of two choices to weave during class. Survival Bowl has a wood base with reed spokes glued in ready for you to weave with paracord. The basket has a reed rim and paracord rim filler and is lashed with reed. Survival Pouch has a plain weave base with reed. Participants will select one or two colors of paracord to weave the pouch. A reed rim with paracord rim filler accent will be lashed with reed. Participants will then add colored buckles to compliment the paracord and make a detachable handle. This is a great basket to hang by the door for holding keys, or as a little purse/tote for the kids. There will be a selection of colors for both the bowl and pouch. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is September 21, 2016. To register, visit ViewArts.org/workshops.