Sweetgrass Creations
Egg Basket, 9” x 5” x 12”.
Sharing a Traditional Art form that was passed down to her by great-grandmother more than fifty-four years ago, workshop participants will be guided by Lynette D. Youson to weave a traditional basket. Using materials that are all naturally grown within the Gullah Geechie Corridor—which extends from Wilmington, North Carolina to St. Augustine, Florida—Sweetgrass, Pine Needles, Bul-Rush, and Palmetto Palm are the materials that will be used. With a little direction and patience students will learn skills to explore and create beautiful artwork through basketmaking. All levels welcome.
Lynette D. Youson (she/her) is a fifth generation sweetgrass basket weaver from the Lowcountry of South Carolina and a sweetgrass Afterschool Instructor. She was taught the craft more than fifty-four years ago from her great-grandmother and continues to weave with her mother and grandchildren today. Youson is dedicated to sharing the historical importance of this ancient art. One of her Rice Fanners Baskets is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and she has also appeared on the CBS Sunday Morning show.