Educational Programs at Great Camp Sagamore

As a place of learning, Great Camp Sagamore offers a variety of mission-driven programming opportunities on a range of subjects and interests, including programs that focus on traditional Adirondack arts, music, outdoor education, history, culinary experiences and more. As an all-inclusive destination, multi-day educational programs include lodging, meals, expert instruction, and access to activities.

Activities include the historic tour of Sagamore’s buildings & grounds, bowling in Sagamore’s historic open-air bowling alley, campfires the historic lean-to, launching kayaks and canoes from the historic boat house, and access to over 12 miles of hiking trails.

Programs run between 2 and 5 nights.

If you would like to add extra nights to your stay, please contact us at 315-354-5311.

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Baskets with Linda - Adirondack Pack Basket or Fishing Creel
Aug
25
to Aug 28
Overnight Experiences, Arts and Culture

Baskets with Linda - Adirondack Pack Basket or Fishing Creel

The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Join Linda Scherz for a weekend of traditional basket weaving. This class allows students to select between two different basket types to create during the weekend. See below for a description of each of the basket options. Includes 3 nights lodging, all meals, and instruction. Additional fee for materials.

Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. All materials and tools needed will be provided.

Please note:

  • Materials fee will be paid directly to the instructor at the start of the program and is based on the type and size of basket. Basket choice can be made during the registration process.

  • Students should wear comfortable clothing.

  • Baskets will not be stained during class.

Adirondack Pack Basket

The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks.  This will be a weekend of weaving your utilitarian pack.  These packs are patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. 

Sightseer - Webbing Harness - $125 | Leather Harness - $170

Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes.  Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket; level the top, cut and tuck, add handle, and complete the rim. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing (if available) or leather harness for carrying. 

Mountaineer - Webbing Harness - $148 | Leather Harness - $188

This class will be fun for all weavers.  Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket.  Students will be using a drawknife with shave horse and other sharp tools.

Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket and tools students will need during class.

Students should wear comfortable clothing.

Baskets will not be stained during class.

Fishing Creel

This newly designed creel is woven with reed in a continuous weave. There is significant attention to shaping as it is made to conform to being worn on one’s hip. Linda will be guiding students as they weave as this can be a challenge. The rim is double lashed with artificial sinew. Students will cut a lid of leather to fit their woven creel, cut the hole in it, and fit the buckle strap and attach to the creel. The harness will be made prior to class. Students have a choice of nickel or copper hardware. Choice needs to be made when registering.

Approximate Dimensions: 10 ½” x 8” x 7”H

Materials Fee: Fishing Creel $95.00 with silver, $110.00 with copper

Instructor

Linda Scherz

An award-winning basket maker for over 30 years, Linda teaches throughout the United States for various guilds, conferences, art centers and organizations. She enjoys sharing her basketry knowledge and experience with her students. Linda especially enjoys teaching at Great Camp Sagamore.

Schedule Overview

Sunday: Check-in runs from 4:00-6:00 pm, followed by dinner and camp orientation. We’ll meet our instructor before settling in for the night.

Monday: Basket weaving class begins after breakfast. We’ll work from approximately 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Use free time to hike, paddle, or relax. After dinner all are invited to a campfire at the historic lean-to.

Tuesday: Basket weaving class begins after breakfast. We’ll work from approximately 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Use free time to hike, paddle, or relax. After

Wednesday: After breakfast, put final touches on your basket with Linda before heading home.

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