The Desert Institute and the Twentynine Palms Historical Society have announced the first in a series of ten monthly lectures at the Old Schoolhouse Museum in Twentynine Palms. Reporter Hilary Sloane says the series will kick off with a presentation on native basket weaving…
While basket weaving using natural reeds, plants, and fibers is a worldwide craft, the North American Indian tribes produced many of the world’s finest baskets. I(n this upcoming lecture, author Alan Garfinkel will introduce participants to his book “Native Masterpiece Baskets | Weavers, Art, & Technology,” discussing many of these wonderful baskets and celebrating the outstanding artisans who created them. The in-person lecture will be held Friday (September 10) begin at 7 p.m., admission is $5 at the door. The Old Schoolhouse Museum is located at 6760 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms.
