Willow Weaving

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The 10:00 and 1:00 time slots are reserved for registered school groups, but the 3:00 - 5:00 time is open to all. Come on down!

Morley Maier

Come see a demonstration of willow weaving by artist, Morley Maier. Morley lives and farms near Yorkton, Saskatchewan. The baskets he makes are Ribbed or Frame Baskets. The construction techniques are simple and the materials are readily available. Indigenous people and European settlers used this very old style of basketry to

create strong and functional baskets. This historical and cultural connection is important to Morley and is intentionally reflected in the baskets that he makes.

Morley’s work has twice been selected to be part of “Dimensions”, the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s touring Fine Craft Exhibition. He has also received two SCC awards; the Merit Award and the Award for Excellence in Functional and Production Ware.

From: SaskCraftCouncil.org

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• Website yorktonflourmill.ca

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Yorkton Brick Flour Mill Heritage Society

The Yorkton Brick Mill Heritage Society Inc. was formed in early 2012 by individuals interested in encouraging the preservation of the oldest surviving brick flour mill in Saskatchewan.

Constructed in 1898 by John J. Smith to support the new settlement's agricultural base, the mill was reinvented a number of times by changing ownership and needs until falling into disuse in the late 1980s.

This heritage site is being developed by and for those who believe that history need not exist only in photographs and books. We hope to bring the history and stories alive for others.

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