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Examples of Erin Cox's "Wild Weave with Willow."
Wild Weave with Willow

October 3, 2025 - Spend the day at 21 Acres with local basket weaver, Erin Cox, and learn a variety of basketry techniques while getting to know some of the weave-able plants that grow in the PNW. 

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Cattail wall-hangings created by artist Erin Cox.
Cattail Wall-Hangings

October 3, 2025 - Spend the day at 21 Acres with local basket weaver, Erin Cox, and learn a variety of basketry techniques while getting to know some of the weave-able plants that grow in the PNW. 

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Examples of Erin Cox's "Wild Weave with Willow."
Wild Weave with Willow

July 21, 2025 - Spend the day at 21 Acres with local basket weaver, Erin Cox, and learn a variety of basketry techniques while getting to know some of the weave-able plants that grow in the PNW. 

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Cattail wall-hangings created by artist Erin Cox.
Cattail Wall-Hangings

July 21, 2025 - Spend the day at 21 Acres with local basket weaver, Erin Cox, and learn a variety of basketry techniques while getting to know some of the weave-able plants that grow in the PNW. 

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Visitors listen to John the Falconer's presentation at 21 Acres.
John the Falconer and His Birds of Prey

July 5, 2025 - Come discover how raptors fit into our natural environment and provide a needed service to farmers and gardeners. This will be a special opportunity for the entire family to see these magnificent birds up close, so bring your curiosity and questions.

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Samples of different willow species grown by basket weaver Erin Cox.
Growing Willow in an Urban Garden

January 17, 2025 - Willow loves the Pacific Northwest - not too hot, not too cold and lots of water. With at least 30 native species and 100’s of non-native cultivars to choose from - consider adding fast growing, dynamic, and resilient willow to your urban garden.

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Examples of Erin Cox's Catalan trays woven with willow and dogwood.
Winter Color Catalan Tray

January 17, 2025 - Come celebrate our native Cornus sericea (red-twig or red osier dogwood) and native Salix species (willow) at their peak winter color and learn a new weaving technique, using tension and a simple over-under weave.

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Promotional photo for Erin Cox's Swedish Star workshop.
Woven Swedish Stars – Afternoon Session

November 6, 2024 - Swedish star - yule star - woven rod star - whatever you want to call them…I love them. Thirty six sticks, some twine and patience, and you can make them, too.

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Promotional photo for Erin Cox's Swedish Star workshop.
Woven Swedish Stars – Morning Session

November 6, 2024 - Swedish star - yule star - woven rod star - whatever you want to call them…I love them. Thirty six sticks, some twine and patience, and you can make them, too.

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