Create A Willow Obelisk
Saturday, May 24, 2008 10:00AM to 2:00pm (One Day Class, Four hours)
Class Fee: $65 Supply Fee: $25 (Bring lunch)
Instructor: Shannon Hartzog
Maximum Students 6, Minimum 5

Obelisks and tomato cage

Willow weaving on obelisks

The willow obelisk is a beautiful addition to any garden or may be used inside your home as well.  In this class you will construct a piece that is approximately 4-5 feet tall made of willow grown in my Snohomish garden.  It will look great supporting sweet peas, snap peas, beans, or lovely fragrant climbers.  It is also beautiful used to give height in any potted arrangement or garden bed. This project is a great introduction to basic weaving techniques and can be applied to many projects. You will take home your obelisk to display/use in your garden or garden container.

The instructor will supply the willow. Bring hand clippers, gloves, and wear casual clothes.

Shannon Hartzog 
I have enjoyed learning about basketry and creating pieces of functional art for the home and garden for the past 7 years. I live in Mountlake Terrace with my family where I have recently retired from my 18 year home childcare business and am now working as an organic gardener and a dog wrangler. I have a 5 acre farm at the base of Lord  Hill in Snohomish where I keep my horses and gardens where willow, cut flowers, berries and vegetables are grown. It is also the home of my beautiful laying hens for which I keep for entertainment and delicious eggs. I have been designing and making baskets and obelisks at Bassetti’s Garden Art Show for the last two years and will be at the show again this year. I have also conducted classes at other venues.

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