Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving
Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving takes place on Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT) at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Dyer, IN. Tickets are $55.20 + on Eventbrite.
About this event
Attendees at the DuSable Museum learn to braid cattails into cordage and baskets. Visitors watch demonstrations of traditional weaving techniques using natural materials.
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Come to the DuSable Museum and learn how to braid cattails into cordage and into a basket. Participants will learn how to braid cattails into cordage and into a basket. We’ll begin with an overview of cattails, where they grow, how to responsibly harvest them, and their traditional uses. I’ll demonstrate basic cordage-making techniques, including a two-strand twist and a three-strand plait. From there, participants will learn how to construct the center base of their basket and then how to build the walls using their braided cordage. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is needed. This class is beginner-friendly.
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Details
- When
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM (CDT)
- Where
- DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
- Price
- $55.20 +
- Genre
- 119/class, training, or workshop
Questions
- When is Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving?
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT.
- How much are tickets for Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving?
- Tickets are $55.20 +.
- Where is Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving?
- DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Dyer, IN.
- Where can I buy tickets for Cattail Cordage & Basket Weaving?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.