Fiber Arts
One Within Another Raven’s Tail Pouch
Learn the art of Raven’s Tail, an ancient fabric weaving technique of the Northwest Coast Indigenous Peoples, from S’Klallam Tribal Elder Darlene Peters
Member$432.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Guest$525.00 (any noted materials fee included) |
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Sat, 9/20/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sun, 9/21/2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, 9/20/2025 - Sun, 9/21/2025
About
Raven's Tail weaving is an ancient, generationally transmitted art form of the Northwest Coast Indigenous Peoples. Closely related to basketry, Raven’s Tail is an intricate finger-weaving technique that creates a fabric using hand-spun wool and a simple loom. In this class, students will learn the fundamental skills of Raven's Tail by creating two woven panels from natural wool fiber, one plain and one with a design. The panels will then be sewn together to form a fringed pouch measuring approximately 4” wide by 6” long. Students will learn about the history of this art form, its revival, and how Raven’s Tail holds numerous geometric pattern possibilities. To learn more about Raven's Tail weaving, view a YouTube video here.
Materials
A materials fee of $60, included in the price of the class, covers everything you will need.
Prerequisites
Students must be comfortable with the technique of twining.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Darlene Peters
Darlene Peters, an enrolled member of the S’Klallam Tribe residing on the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation in Kitsap County, Washington, is a dedicated weaver passionate about the Raven's Tail method. Since meeting Cheryl Samuel in the 1990s, Darlene has specialized in Raven's Tail weaving. She has collaborated on significant projects including a robe donated to the Burke Museum in Seattle. Constantly innovating with new designs, Darlene feels her weaving ancestors and her teachers have provided a deep connection to her own cultural traditions and to a life filled with love and kindness. She is devoted to teaching Raven's Tail, especially to Tribal members, finding the practice cultivates patience and self-forgiveness.
Instructor photo credit: Melinda West
Instructor photo credit: Melinda West
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