Judy’s Teaching Calender – 2023
Jan 8, 2023
Jacklin Arts and Culture Center
Post Falls, Idaho
A great new fun venue for students east of the Cascades. you will love the historical facility! Judy is teaching her all time favorite cedar and willow walking stick.
Jan 22 - 29, 2023
John C Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, N.C.
The Wonders of Willow Bark
Judy returns to teach a week-long course and also a weekend in willow bark basket making. Fabulous spot for immersion learning with crafts of many disciplines.
Feb 11-12, 2023
Southern California Handweavers Guild
Los Angeles, Ca.
A weekend class for members to discover basketry with slides and talk, followed by hands-on learning with prepared willow barks.
Feb 17, 2023
Jansen Art Center
Lynden, Wa.
Join us in this charming border town and learn to weave your own Walking Stick! A lovely spot to visit and a memorable all-levels class.
March 11-12, 2023
LA Basketry Guild
Los Angeles, Ca.
Learn two styles of willow bark basketry and enjoy the company of local weavers. A big plus in the winter California sunshine
Los Angeles Basketry Guild Homepage
LABG and Misti Washington will be offering 4 one day classes in March, 2023 with the amazing talented Judy Zugish! March 11 and 12 in Los Angeles,
March 18-19, 2023
Misti Washington Basketry
San Diego, Ca.
A great group of fun-loving weavers and two one-day classes using prepared barks. Come join in!
Open registration is Jan 1.
https://baskets-gourds.com/classes
April 9-May 9, 2023
New Zealand, Go Wild!
For a glorious month in the fall of the Southern Hemisphere, Judy will be returning to the incomparable beauty of New Zealand, reconnecting with basketry friends, exploring, learning, and sharing skills. Stay tuned for stories when she comes home!
May 17-21, 2023
NWBW Annual Retreat
Seabeck Conference Center, Wa.
Registration is open Jan 16 for 2023.
This is a super site to attend an inspirational gathering of accomplished and knowledgeable weavers, and also welcoming to new attendees. Judy will be teaching several natural basket offerings for all levels.
June 22-25, 2023
MAFA, Millersville University
Millersville, Pa.
A biennial conference gathering of textile weavers from all across the United States. Multiple offerings for every interest, and I will be teaching a bark and textiles woven pouch. Lots to learn about the origins and prep, and some creative inclusions.
Looking forward to meeting many new members of the community!
Registration opens in February
July and August, 2023
Fishsticks Basketry
Marysville, Wa.
Judy intends to be right at home on her lovely two acres, enjoying the summer garden and harvesting her plantation of willow bark.
This is the very best time to create a custom class for you and friends, and enjoy the grounds that inspire Judy’s art. Contact her to make a plan!
September 5-6, 2023
Sitka Art and Ecology
Sitka, Or.
A favorite Oregon coast destination and a brilliant landscape for creative learning. Judy will teach a two-day class in growing, preparing, and making with sustainable barks. Registrations open in March.
September 13-17, 2023
CBBG Annual Retreat
Camp Magruder, Rockaway Beach, Or.
“I love the drive in the fall to this gathering, connecting with weavers and friends, the history of many years learning and celebrating basketry. 2023 I will be their featured teacher, bringing some new designs, pictures, and stories. Do come!” all the best, Judy
Oct 20-22, 2023
Art at the Barn
Bainbridge Island, Wa.
This is a wonderful new destination arts community with many disciplines offered. Particularly relevant to Northwest traditions, Judy will be teaching an artistic and functional willow bark basketry class for all levels.
BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) – https://bainbridgebarn.org
Additional Class Opportunities
Through the seasons of growing and harvest, the garden offers Judy opportunities to teach on site. We encourage you to contact Fishsticks to arrange a private class for your own small group or get on the list to join a date with other students in the area.