Learn everything you want to know about baskets in our non-profit museum Ontario, Canada

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  Description

  The basketry museum was founded in 2016 and has a collection of over two hundred indigenous and Canadian baskets. There are several workshops conducted in the summer to use local materials to make practical and artistic baskets. For example, split ash baskets are make from local trees. The owner and curator of the museum has expertise in both the techniques and materials in the craft of basketry.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Art Projects

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  Teaching
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travelers could learn about life in a small rural village about 1.5 hours from Ottawa. They could learn about natural materials used in basketry and techniques to make baskets. They could learn how to operate a small museum, manage the collection of baskets, and support and learn in workshops. They could join community activities including the farmers market, community arts center while enjoying the local opportunities for biking, swimming, canoeing, etc.

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  Help

  If you have an interest in creative arts, with focus on fibre arts and interest in cultural heritage and museums, you can join me at the basketry museum located in rural Ontario near Ottawa, Ontario. You can learn about running a small non-profit museum, organizing the events for the museum, supporting basketry workshops, on-line presence, and learning techniques, including hand weaving, gardening and beekeeping.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I can teach English.
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  Accommodation

  In an adjacent house to the museum, the traveler would have a private room available with kitchen privileges and access to the house and grounds.

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  What else ...

  There are many opportunities to enjoy summer in our picturesque community. A bicycle is available to the traveller to better explore the area.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I have moderate speed internet.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have plenty of parking beside my house and museum.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Pets are OK, but must be compatible with my two cats.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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