Workshop: Basket Making with Carrie Hill at Iroquois Museum

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 7/26/25 | 7/26/25

HOWES CAVE — Join accomplished Mohawk artisan Carrie Hill for a hands-on workshop in traditional Black Ash splint basketry at the Iroquois Museum on Caverns Road, Howes Cave on Sunday Aug. 17 from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Participants will learn about the Akwesasne connection to basket making, the process of preparing splints, and techniques such as simple weaves and curls. Under Carrie’s guidance, attendees will construct a square basket using hand-pounded natural and dyed splints provided by the artist.

Cost: $140 members/$150 non-members (includes materials)

Pre-registration is required by emailing heather@iroquoismuseum.org.