Join Janie Luster, Tradition Bearer of Louisiana (Houma Nation) in a traditional basket weaving workshop.

Learn the basic techniques of weaving the Houma half-hitched weave of palmetto basket weaving. Participants will learn about harvesting the palmetto and how to prepare the palmetto to weave. Everyone will learn the foundations of basket weaving and start a palmetto basket.

All workshops are conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment. All materials are provided. All levels are welcome.

$45 member/ $50 not-yet-member

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About Janie Luster 

Janie Luster (Houma Nation) is a Tradition Bearer of Louisiana. Luster is described by many as a teacher of Houma traditions, a healer and a practitioner of tribal ways. she was the first to reintroduce an ancient form of basketry and now teaches the techniques to ensure that the knowledge is not lost again. This is especially important now that the Houma are moving from their homelands.

/// Event Image: Courtesy of Janie Luster