Artist Demo – Salix Renan

Artist Demonstration with Salix Renan
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Foothills Art Center – Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe St. Golden, CO 80401

Description:
Salix will demonstrate the art of basket weaving using natural and dyed round reed. Sourced from the core of the rattan vine, these flexible reeds are perfect for crafting, as they bend easily and rarely break.

This demo offers a preview of what students will explore more deeply in the upcoming Cherokee Basket Weaving workshop offered on Oct 16 & Oct 23 at 10:30am – 12:30pm with separate paid registration.

Artist Bio:
Meet our Basket Weaving Instructor @weave.salix! Salix Dezrea Renan (they/them) is Muscogee & Cherokee from Norman, OK. Salix is a Two Spirit creator and educator who moved to Denver in 2022 to attend Iliff School of Theology. Salix learned how to do Oklahoma style Cherokee basket weaving in 2017 from Kathy Haney (Seminole, Muscogee, Shawnee, Delaware, Kickapoo), and has been teaching classes since the summer of 2023. Weaving is one of their favorite ways to be mindful and centered in community, including past and future ancestors, and other-than-human relatives.

Contact: For any questions, please email our Gallery and Programs Associate, Nathaniel, at nathaniel@foothillsartcenter.org.