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. 

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. 

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

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.

The Getting The Love You Want Workshop is a couples weekend workshop to help you feel connected to your partner, improve communication, change conflict patterns and return to the loving place where you began.  This workshop is based on Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly’s book, Getting The Love You Want in conjunction with their Imago Relationship Therapy model.  In this workshop, you and your partner will learn new ways of talking and listening that can transform arguments into opportunities for connection and growth. You will create a shared written relationship vision for a clear roadmap moving forward, identify themes around wounding and areas for healing and growth, as well as gain tools to create and sustain a positive and fulfilling relationship for both partners. 

This workshop is a good fit for couples in all relationship stages, including those feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, coping with loss, experiencing life transitions, in preparation for marriage, as well as those looking for increased momentum to support couples counseling. 

Instructor

Lauren Ippoliti, LCSW-R is a Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples counseling and trauma therapy.  She is an Advanced Certified Imago Therapist and works with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy, and is also informed by The Gottman Method and Terry Real’s Relational Life Therapy.  Imago Relationship Therapy was created by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt who are well known for their NY Times bestselling book, Getting The Love You Want, and have also been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show. 

Lauren received her Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University and has worked in domestic violence, substance abuse and community mental health organizations.  She is currently in private practice in the Central NY area where she works with couples, families and individuals looking to improve relationships,  and work through and heal from past trauma and relational wounding.  Lauren is also a Workshop Presenter for the Getting The Love You Want Workshops and additionally provides Couples’ Intensives in partnership with The Marriage Restoration Project.  Lauren is fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and is currently engaged in training as a Sex Therapist and is working towards AASECT certification. Lauren is a member of Imago Relationships North America (IRNA), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Organization (EMDRIA), the American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and The National Association for Social Workers (NASW). 

Schedule Overview

Sunday
1:00 pm - Welcome and Introduction to the workshop and Imago
4:00 pm - Check in to rooms
6:00 pm - Dinner

Monday
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:50 – Morning session 1
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Afternoon session 1
6:00 pm – Dinner

Tuesday
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:15 am - 10:00 am – Check out of rooms
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Morning session 2
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm - Afternoon session 2