Pine Needle on Gourd Workshop with Toni Best, October 13 and 14, 2018.

There are only a few spaces open.

The Bay Area Basket Makers Guild (BABM) is offering a 2-day workshop, October 13 and 14, 2018.  Where: 205 Milo Place in San Ramon.  Time: 9:30 to 4:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday.  Materials provided:  Class-ready gourd, pine needles, and thread.  Class Fee for Guild Members: $155 for entire 2-day workshop (includes materials).  Non-members: $180 total, which includes a 1-year guild membership.  Deposit:  $50 must be received by September 8.  It is nonrefundable unless another students takes your place.  The Balance is due at the workshop on October 13.

To Register, send an email, ASAP, to workshop coordinator Jill Stanton <jillstanton9@gmail.com> to let her know you wish to take the class.  Mail a $50 deposit check to: Lorraine Oller, 2838 Fulton Street, Berkeley CA 94705-1063.  Make check payable to Toni Best.  It must arrive by September 8 or contact Jill.

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