John Zasada and the Art of Living with Birch Bark

Have a careful look inside of your house and you just might find a couple of wares made with birch bark, a great gift from Mother Earth that has transcended from utilitarian wares to a form of art. In this film, birch bark artist John Zasada not just demonstrates birch bark peeling and weaving techniques, but embodies a style of living filled with passion for birch bark handicraft.
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[@brianrajala7671]

I've always enjoyed John's classes. I would like to take more of them.

[@timothylongmore7325]

Great work. Birch is an amazing tree. Some many gifts it gives. Medicine , basket material , food , and it's just a beautiful thing to behold. Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed. Hope to find more info on baskets here.

[@KH-ko1kh]

Great video, John Zasada! Thank you for sharing your passion for birch bark. :)

[@lolzwerepirates2767]

Karen Higgins he told me that its a leather cutter. i dont remember what brand but ill ask next time im at his place

[@TexasChance58]

JOhn was my first birch bark teacher.

[@maxxonetwo3]

Nice work, great little video. thank you.

[@Sheepdog1314]

thank you so much....

[@ckamalklein2198]

Amazing!

[@user-yl9gk5bj4l]

👍👍❤❤

[@quercusardennia]

nice.............

[@yarelf]

Tell me, what is that machine in the video for cutting ribbons? Where it is possible to see the information?

[@athierbach5027]

Александр Исаев I don't know what kind of machine he's using, but you can just use a pasta maker.

[@TexasChance58]

I believe that is a machine for cutting strips of wool for rug hooking.

[@kirstenb.8695]

Possibly he had a machinist create it for him per his specifications.