Basket-Making Class
This introductory class will teach the basic principles of a fine art which yielded products both beautiful and useful. Traditionally, coiled juncus baskets were used by the Kumeyaay/Diegueno people to cook acorn meal, process various flours, collect and roast seeds, and to wear as hats.
Instructor Eva Salazar is a Kumeyaay Indian from the San Jose de la Zorra community in Baja California who currently resides in San Diego. Eva comes from a family of basketmakers and teaches her art in an effort to help others appreciate and carry on the tradition. Eva has won many awards for her artistry and creates her beautiful baskets from locally-harvested wild juncus, wild deergrass, willow, sumac, and yucca. Eva also makes traditional Native American dolls, agave fiber nets, willow bark skirts, and traditionally-inspired jewelry.
Open to ages 16 and up. Lunch is included. The class is free for Barona Tribal Members.