Craft based artist and contemporary basket weaver Sarita Westrup conducted a basket weaving workshop March 28 in San Ygnacio, teaching open weave patterns to create round “in your lap” forms. The River Pierce hosted the workshop. (Rosie Santos)

Basket Weaving Workshop with Sarita Westrup

by Tragaluz Staff

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