GW21 classes

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1A- Peggy Adelman

Mini Quinn’s  

Beginner

This basket starts with a filled base and uses 3/8” smoked stakes. The sides are woven three quarters of the way up using flat reed. The remainder of the basket is triple twined with seagrass. The side handles are wrapped with seagrass. The rim is flat oval reed.

L 6" x W 6" x H 6"

4 hours

 $40

 3A-Jan Beyma

Mini Pin Cushion

 Beginner

Students will learn the basics of setting up and finishing a Nantucket basket. Students will insert the cane staves into the base and weave with cane in the basic over under pattern. Basket will be woven over a tin mold which is for class use only. Base and rim will be pre-finished cherry. Fabric pin cushion is included. You will have a variety of different patterns to choose from. Tool kit will be provided for class use. 

W 3" x H 3" 

4 hours 

$45

4A Anne Bowers 

Little Random Weave  

Beginner/intermediate

This sweet little basket is woven in a technique called random weave.  Let Anne show you how to make the frame, start the weaving and have the basket sit well.  Lots of colors provided to make this reed basket.

   W4" x H 4" 

4 hours

 $35

5 A- Pati English

The Williamsburg Blues Basket (or Greens)       Intermediate  

Create this historical basket shape in all dyed reed. The Blues consists of 4 shades: navy, royal, aqua, sky blue with a filled-in base of pairs of filler spokes, then weavers blending into the next color for an attractive design. Finish with Double Cross Knots at the handle and Twill Weave Handle Wrap. Also available in 4 shades of green: hunter, kelly, neon, and pastel green.

 L5”x  W5”x  H5”;7” w/handle 

4 hours 

$68

6A-Carolyn Kemp

Woven Birch Bark Bird 

Beginner/Intermediate

This small three-dimensional bird is woven from prepared birch bark. Students should enjoy weaving small projects and should have some experience with birch bark if possible. One bird will be completed and two if possible. Carolyn will explain harvesting birch bark and the work that goes into preparing bark to weave. 

A second kit will be included. No water or tools except a pair of sharp scissors for delicate work.

L4”x  W4” x  H ½”

2 hours

$28

7A-Eileen LaPorte

  Potpourri Jar 

Intermediate

This project is woven over a glass jar. The basket and sides are woven in a Japanese weave. Learn to make an open weave lid to fit your basket. There are a few braids in this basket. You’ll find more uses for this jar than just potpourri. Several color choices will be available.

W5“ x  H5“

4 hours

$50

8A-Barbara McCormick

  Sweetgrass Wall Hanging (set of 2) 

Beginner

Create a sweetgrass  wall hanging that can be used for décor.  Rather a beginner or experienced, this class will allow you to put your imagination to use. Sweetgrass baskets are coiled with Sweetgrass and Southern long-leaf pine needles and lashed with strips of palmetto.  Techniques taught will enable the students to design a variety of shapes and sizes of Sweetgrass baskets.  This is an art form stemming from West Africa over 300 years ago.  NO WATER REQUIRED.  Scissors ONLY.  Additional tools will be provided during class.

Size Varies

4 hours

$60

  9A-Rami McKinney

  Starfish Wishes

Beginner

Weave over a wire basket starting with an over/under weave on the bottom. The sides are woven with a 3 rod-wale. The basket is woven with natural and dyed seagrass. Rami will  bring lots of colors to choose from.

L11” x W8” x  H6”

4 hours

$50

10A-Marilyn Moore

  Teardrop Earrings

Beginner 

Shaped like a teardrop, these graceful earrings are fun and easy to make. 

Using fine colored wire and prepared spokes learn to twine and shape the earrings. Then add your beads for embellishment as you make them. They are easy to make and easy to wear. Students bring small wire cutters, chain nose pliers, embroidery needles sizes 1-5, extension cord, and personal light.

W ¾” x  H2”

4 hours

$55

11 A- Billy Owens

The Wall Basket 

Beginner

The Wall Basket is a newcomer to baskets Billy teaches, it is made of Hand Split White Oak from trees Billy selects, cuts and prepares by hand using homemade tools his Dad made and used. It is 3” wide X 8” long and approx. 6” and has a woven Oak bottom. It will have a slight belly in the front and a flat back with the handle place towards the back of the basket.  Woven over a class mold.

L8” x W3” x  H6”

4 hours

$65

xx  13A-Eric Taylor

5” Legacy Tub

Intermediate

The Legacy Tub features striking laminated ear handles.  Black Ash is sandwiched between the two pieces of cherry make for the stunning contrast.  Made from 100% hand pounded Black Ash.  The basket is mold woven and with a cherry wood base and finished with Cherry nailed rims.

L5”  x H4 ½”

4 hours

$125

  15A- Debbie Wilson

Gourd with a Looping Stick

Intermediate

This project is coiled on a black dyed gourd and the ends of the paper rush coils are looped together through a chop stick. The coiling is manipulated to go higher along the back and stack upright and lower across the front with a cross over to end. The challenge comes from keeping loops uniform and coiling rigid but flexible. Students Bring; clothes pins or small clamps, scissors. Teacher provides; gourd, dyed and prepped, paper rush, black thread and needles. Techniques; directional stacking the coils, making loops

L7” x W7” x H7.6”

4 hours

$40

16A- Pam Wilson 

Theia

Beginner

This pretty ornament is a good introduction to waxed linen weaving. It is woven in three colors of 7 ply linen, and features accents of twined wire and beads. It makes a lovely holiday ornament or suncatcher. The instructor will bring kits in several color combinations. Tools needed: Awl or waxed linen packer, 

needle nose pliers, and angle cutters. 

W3” 

4 hours

$45 

 17A- Judy Wobbleton 

Hidden Treasures 

Beginner/Intermediate

This treasure is started on a hardwood finished base and topped with a matching lid. Woven over a quart jar students will complete this project using a Fibonacci twill. A variety of hardwoods will be available. Example: Walnut, Cedar, Maple, Purple Heart, Jatoba, Oak & Cherry 

W4” x  H7.5” w/lid 

4 hours

 $50

GUILDERS WEAVE

Reminders:

Don't forget your address labels for the raffle and your $20.00 bills, you know the raffle team likes $20's.

Bring an extra bag with you to take home all your purchases. 

Ear plugs... does your room mate snore? Might need some . 

Hospitality Room - bring an item to share, please prepackage it in individual servings. 

Bring your class list- do you forget what classes you have? I sure do, that list is a must. 

 1B-Peggy Adelman  

Amanda’s Amazing Spiral 

All Levels 

This basket starts with a 6” x 10” wooden slotted racetrack base. The 3/8” flat stakes are natural. The basket is woven in a continuous weave with three areas where the weave is over 2 which creates the spirals. The basket is rimmed with flat oval reed. The swing handle is applied to the rim.

 W 8” x L 11 ½”  x  H 10” 

8 hours

$65.00

2A-Candy Barnes  

Nantucket Wine Cooler

Beginner/intermediate

Students will insert tapered staves in a cherry base and will weave over a double wall stainless steel wine cooler. A turned rim will be glued on. Students will be encouraged to be creative with their color accents. Students have a choice of Cherry or Black Walnut wood and must notify instructor of their wood choice. Cherry is the default wood. 

W 4 1/2"  x H  9 1/2 "

8 hours

$95

  3B-Jan Beyma

Nantucket Ditty Bag

Intermediate

Woven with cane stakes and weavers over a class mold. You will begin weaving in a basic over under pattern then switch to twill and back to an over under pattern to make a unique pattern in your basket. Rim and base will be pre-finished cherry. Bone knobs and a leather handle will be added to your bag. Choose from a variety of ditty bags to add the finishing touch to your basket. (Ditty Bag included as part of kit.) Tool kit provided for class use. 

W 7 ½”  x H 7”  

8 hours

$115

4B-Anne Bowers 

  Small Oriole

Advanced

This little Oriole basket is for folks who are knowledgeable about ribbed basket construction. Beginning with an oval and a round hoop, students will weave a god's eyes, add primary and secondary ribs and shape basket. We will be using dyed ribs and 11/64" reed.  Use of a center section of weaving aids in creating a neat decrease on both sides of basket. *Please bring sharpened knife and awl to class.

W 6.5” x H  9”

8 hours

$50

5B-  Pati English

Knots & Stripes Too    

Intermediate  

Wide stripes of color in five round reed weavers alternate with flat oval weavers for a unique Over/Under Weave including five vibrant colors of your choice. This racetrack base basket includes royal, neon green, aqua, yellow, and coral dyed weavers with emphasis on attention to detail and shaping hints from start to finish. The eye-catching knot of five colors adds graceful lines; or choose your favorite color for one solid color knot. Finish with Pati’s Cable Stitch Lashing and dyed round reed Handle Wrap design. 

 L 11 ½” x W 9”  x H  12” 

6 hours   

$84

6B- Carolyn Kemp

Fiber Splint Bag

Intermediate

Woven from flat fiber splint in a natural color, this diagonal or bias weave results in a flexible construction, perfect for carrying a variety of items, from light weight yarn to 5 lbs. of potatoes. Students are encouraged to shape and vary their weaving for a personalized result.  No water allowed. Tools should include scissors, tape measure and clips.

L6” x  W6” x  H14”

6 hours

$65

7B- Eileen LaPorte

Amanda Sewing Basket

Intermediate/Advanced

This basket and lid are started with interwoven bases. Sides and lid are woven with both flat oval and round reed. You will twine, continuous weave and do three rod arrow weave. Emphasis will be on shaping. There will be several braid techniques involved in weaving this basket. Learn to fit a lid on the basket. Choice of colors – mauve or blue. Please indicate when choosing class.

Dia 11” at widest part x H 8”

8 hours

$75

8B- Barbara McCormick

Sweetgrass Coasters (set of 4)

Beginner

Create  sweetgrass coasters  that can be used  everyday.  Rather a beginner or experienced, this class will allow you to put your imagination to use.  Sweetgrass baskets are coiled with Sweetgrass and Southern long-leaf pine needles and lashed with strips of palmetto.  Techniques taught will enable the students to design a variety of shapes and sizes of Sweetgrass baskets.  This is an art form stemming from West Africa over 300 years ago.  NO WATER REQUIRED.  Scissors ONLY.  Additional tools will be provided during class. 

Size Varies

6 hours

$75

9B- Rami McKinney

Hanama

Beginner

This rib basket starts out with a decorated handle, learn a basic "X" handle wrap, God's Eye, inserting ribs, and  switching fibers. The God's Eye and ribs are the same color, then switch to Hemp, dyed seagrass, sisal, coconut fiber, ans cotton roping. Weave a one of a kind basket. Students may not finish in class. All ribs will be inserted.

L11” x  W9” x  H7”

8 hours

$50

10B-Marilyn Moore

Fancy Footwork Revisited

Intermediate

This little basket is like a small tray on stilts. It will sit nicely because of the feet which are attached at the beginning. Add this new skill to your twining vocabulary. This class will focus on shape and color blending, using copper strips, and copper wire for spokes and fine colored wire for twining. Students bring small wire cutters, chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, small packing tool, embroidery needles sizes 1-5, nylon jaw wires straighteners, extension cord, and personal light.

 W 2-2.5” x  L 1”x1.5”

8 hours

$125

11B-Billy Owens

Small Williamsburg

Beginner

The Small Williamsburg is made of Hand Split White Oak from trees Billy selects, cuts and prepares by hand using homemade tools his Dad made and used. It is approximately 12” in diameter, 8 ½” deep excluding the Solid Oak handle and has an 8” x 8” woven Oak “Herringbone” bottom.  Woven over a class mold.

L8”  x W8” x H 8 ½”

6 hours

$75

  12A-Judith Saunders

Bottled Up

Intermediate

This bias plaited “bottle” starts like a traditional square to round basket with a flat bottom. It is the upper portion of the basket that gets interesting and challenging. Students will learn to create shoulders, a neck and layered bordered to complete the “bottle” shape that will then be embellished with a series of pinwheels. Students should bring small sharp scissors, a packing tool and smooth copper or stainless-steel micro clips to class.

L 4 ½”  x W 4 ½”  x H 6 ½”

8 hours

$60

 13B- Eric Taylor

Cottage #6 Round Swing

Intermediate

Start or continue building The Cottage Round Swing Set. This is the six-inch size. Mold woven with hand pounded Black Ash uprights and weavers. This basket is finished with a cherry handle and rims. 

L6”  x H9 ½”

8 hours 

$135

15B-Debbie Wilson 

Double Larks Head

Intermediate/Advanced

This Intermediate/Advanced basket -gourd involves over two, under one weave in cane with spokes that end in a border to form a larks head stitch that is sewed down from the inside. To finish off, a double pronged wrapped cane handle completes this basket. Gourd will be dyed and a finish applied, inside painted black. Fall like colors will be used on gourd, weaving materials are natural. Techniques will be the wrapped cane handle, manipulating round reed to make the larks head border, adding in a single spoke for continual weave and a cane wrapping on gourd handle. Materials required for students; water spray bottle, bucket, awl, needle nose pliers, weave rite tools, scissors. Teacher provides; pattern, gourd, cane, round reed, thread, needle.

L17”  x W5” x  H5.5”/9” with handle

6 hours

$60

    16B-Pam Wilson 

Theme& Variation

Advanced

This basket is a mixture of reed and dyed Hamburg cane. The basket features a solid twill-woven cathead base, and a twill pattern on the sides. Students may choose to do some reverses in the twill for a zig-zag pattern on the sides. The rim features a woven design and several options for it are included in the pattern. Advanced students should have no problem finishing the basket and starting the rim in class, but may need another hour or so, to complete it on their own. The instructor will bring kits in several colors. Usual basket tools and a spoke weight. 

W12”  x H7” 

8 hours

$75

17B-Judy Wobbleton

Bonnet Basket

Intermediate

This traditional design was used originally to store your Sunday bonnet. Today it makes the perfect place to store your treasured item(s). This basket begins with a slotted wooden round base. Emphasis will be on maintaining the round shape then creating a round top to fit.

D 11" x H 11.5"

8 hours

$75 

Guilders Weave 2021 Reminders: 

Did you remember your water bucket? a spray bottle? a towel?

What about that spoke weight? 

  14A-Jamie VanOekel

Rambler Tote 

Intermediate

Take the opportunity and weave a great tote to take on the road!! Add regular stakes and overlays to a slotted base. Use 3 rod wale and reverse 3 rod wale along with more overlays to create a distinctive decorative band. Leather handles make it comfy to carry and waxed linen lashing holds it all together. Choose from 2 different lengths of handles for your carrying preference.  The basket itself can be woven in 8 hours but rimming will take the extra time.  Tools needed: longer Weave Rite Tool, large needle, spray bottle, needle nose pliers, large dose of patience and some attention to detail

L18”  x W8”  x H14” without handle

10-12 hours 

$80

  1C-Peggy Adelman

Vintage Vessel

Advanced Beginner 

This basket starts will a filled base. The horizontal stakes are dyed and the vertical stakes are natural. The sides are woven using 7mm flat natural reed. The base is rectangular but the basket becomes round and flairs slightly as is goes up. Three quarters of the way up the sides there is a false flat oval rim. Above the false rim the basket continues but it now heads inward. There is a ½” flat oval rim at the top. A diamond design is applied after the basket is complete on the front and the back. 

W 10”  x  L 8 1/4’’ x H 10 1/2’’

8 hours

$60  

2B-Candy Barnes

Nantucket Clock

Beginner/Intermediate

Students will insert staves into a cherry base and will weave with cane over a class mold. A turned cherry rim will be glued on. Included is a custom-made base with engraved numbers that will be painted by the students in class. A quartz clock movement will be installed after finishing. Students have a choice of Cherry or Black Walnut wood. Cherry is the default wood.

W 9 ¾” x H 2 ½” 

8 hours

$110

  3C- Jan Beyma

Nantucket Treat Tin

Intermediate

Students will learn the basics of setting up and finishing a Nantucket basket. Students will insert cane staves into the base and begin weaving with cane in a twill pattern. Basket will be woven over a galvanized tin container which will stay in the basket. Base, rim and lid are cherry and will be pre-finished. This tin may be used for your furry friends or your human friends to keep their treats in. Student will need to indicate on their registration form which type of knob they would like. (dog, cat or plain white) Knobs are ceramic. A tool kit will be provided for class use.

W 7” x H 9” with lid

8 hours

$95

  4C- Anne Bowers 

Long n’ Lean

Advanced

This big basket requires a bit of effort to make but is well worth the investment of time. 

It will look lovely in the center of a dining room table or on a wall.

Spokes sizes differ as the bases is woven and base is reinforced with 8 runners.

The inside of base is accented with dyed reed.

Sides of basket are sturdy, as are oak bushel handles at ends.

*Please bring 2 spoke weights to class. 

L37”  x W12”x  H7” not including the handle

8 hours

$110

5C-Pati English 

Firecracker     

Intermediate

Traditional 5” square woven base in dyed and natural spokes starts this Cathead, next in my series. Placement of contrasting colors aqua, coral, natural (other color choices available), in a unique design while Three-Rod Wale creates a colorful Outside Spiral. Emphasis on hand and finger placement with shaping hints from start of base to the rim. Create a 10” diameter cathead basket with a round reed and flat oval wrap on the open notch ash handle. 

L 5” x W 10” x H 7” (11” w/handle) 

6 hours   

$79

6C- Carolyn Kemp

Waterways 

Intermediate/Advanced

Waterways is woven with hand painted watercolor paper and a custom made round base.  Students will all receive similar color combinations painted by Carolyn but each combination will vary quite a bit. Waterways is a continuous weave with 1/8” strips over ¼” stakes. Students are encouraged to shape and vary their weaving for a personalized result. 

No water allowed. Tools should include scissors, tape measure, micro clips, small tapestry needle.  

Dia 5”  x H 11-12” 

6 hours 

$75

  7C-Eileen LaPorte

Bowl of Swirls

Intermediate

This basket begins on an oak base. Weaving on the sides include continuous weave, triple weave, start/stop weave and French randing. The basket will be woven over a bowl to maintain shape and give you a liner to use inside the basket. There will be several choices of colors available.

D13” x H6”

6 hours

$70

  8C-Barbara McCormick

Sweetgrass Round Basket with handle 

Beginner

Create a sweetgrass basket that can be used for décor or everyday use. Rather a beginner or experienced, this class will allow you to put your imagination to use. Sweetgrass baskets are coiled with Sweetgrass and Southern long-leaf pine needles and lashed with strips of palmetto. Techniques taught will enable the students to design a variety of shapes and sizes of Sweetgrass baskets. This is an art form stemming from West Africa over 300 years ago. NO WATER REQUIRED. Scissors ONLY. Additional tools will be provided during class.

Size Varies

8 hours

$95

  9C-Rami McKinney 

Seaside

Beginner

Start with learning a simply "x" handle, and God's Eye, inserting ribs & turn backs. Learn how to "see" the shape of a rib basket. Finish this basket with seagrass. I bring a lot of different colors to choose from.

L12” W8”H10”

6 hours

$50

  10C-Mariyln Moore

Lavaliere

Beginner

Make this bead encrusted pendant exploring ways to use wire cloth and beads, this luxurious looking pendant will be a fun exploration into these materials. Hemming wire cloth and stitching beads using simple beading techniques will be covered. 

Students bring small wire cutters, chain nose pliers, metal burnisher, small metal ruler, cutting mat, extension cord, and personal light.

2 ½” x 2 ½” 

6 hours

$75

  11C- Billy Owens 

Small Market

Beginner

The Small Marker is a Traditional Ozark perennial Favorite made of Hand Split White Oak from trees Billy selects, cuts and prepares by hand using homemade tools his Dad made and used. It is 9” wide X 15” long and approx. 9” deep excluding the Solid Oak handle and has a woven Oak “Herringbone” bottom. woven over a class mold. 

L15” x  W9”  x H9”

8 hours

$95

  12B- Judith Saunders

Not your Ordinary Pouch

Intermediate

Students will weave a pouch using hand painted watercolor paper, then braid a matching strap and embellish cords with beads. A variety of colors and patterns will be available. 

Sharp scissors, a small packing tool and smooth copper or stainless-steel micro clips should be brought to class. The pouch should be finished during class, complete with a bead or button type closure. Depending on the individual, braiding the strap and embellishing the ends of the cords with beads may be completed at home with appropriate directions and materials.

L 5 ½”  x W 1 ½”  x H 6 ½” 

8 hours

$60

13C-Eric Taylor 

Legacy Letter

Intermediate

The new Legacy Letter features striking laminated ear handles. Black ash sandwiched between the two pieces of cherry make for a stunning contrast. Made from 100% hand pounded black ash. The basket is mold woven and finished with cherry skates.

L10” x  W5 ¾” x  H8 ½”

8 hours

$145

  16C-Pam Wilson 

Santa Fe

Advanced

This basket is a mixture of round reed and flat oval. It begins with a star base, and contains 3, 4, and 5 rod-wale with step-ups, as well as a variation of the Japanese wave weave, the ridge weave, and the Japanese diamond weave. It is completed with a woven border over #7 round reed. 

Usual basket tools, needle nose pliers, awl, and a spoke weight.

Dia 12” x H6”

8 hours

$65

  17C-Judy Wobbleton

Plaid Storage Basket

Beginner/intermediate

Students will weave a square reed base securing and increasing base with twining and add filler corner spokes. Color accent is added to create a plaid design. This large basket is finished with two side wooden handles. Shaping is emphasized.

D13.5” x H15” w/handles

8 hours

$75

  2C-Candy Barnes 

5 ½” Round Nantucket Basket

Beginner

Students will insert staves into a base and weave around a class mold. The turned rim will be glued on. Students will have a choice of various custom accents and have a choice of black walnut or cherry wood. Students must notify teacher of their wood choice. Cherry is the default wood.

W 5 1/2” x H 3 ½”

6 hours

$65

  3D- Jan Beyma

Kenny’s Nantucket

Beginner/intermediate

Students will learn the basics of setting up and finishing a Nantucket basket. Students will insert the cane staves into the base and weave with cane in the basic over under pattern and then change to a twill to finish weaving. Basket will be woven over a tin mold which is for class use only. Base, rim and lid are cherry which will be pre-finished. Tool kit will be provided for class use.

W 3 ½” x H 4 ½”

4 hours

$65

  5D-Pati English 

Blue Ridge Cherokee Sampler

 Intermediate

Cherokee Wheels and Chevron Arrow Handle Wrap are the focus of this basket in denim blue (several color choices available). With a 5”x8” racetrack base, learn Four-Rod Wale technique to secure spokes, Double Three-Rod Wale and Triple Four-Rod Wale above and below the Wheels. Emphasis on attention to detail and keeping the racetrack shape from base to rim. Finish with Pati’s Cable Stitch lashing, Open Notch Handle with Chevron Arrow Wrap or wrap of your choice. 

L 8” x W 11” x H 5 ½” (11” with handle)

6 Hours  

$75

   7D- Eileen LaPorte 

Casserole Carrier

Beginner

This basket has an open weave woven on a rectangle hoop as the handle. The sides of the basket is woven in start and stop weave. Decorate the sides with dyed reed in a criss/cross pattern. It was originally designed to fit a 2 ½ quart shallow casserole dish with a lid. The dish fits just snug enough to carry to your next potluck. The pattern also includes another longer basket with many practical uses.

L10” x W10” x  H3”

4 hours

$50

  8D-Barbara McCormick

Sweetgrass Wine Holder

Beginner

Create a sweetgrass  wine bottle holder that can be used for décor or everyday use. Rather a beginner or experienced, this class will allow you to put your imagination to use. Sweetgrass baskets are coiled with Sweetgrass and Southern long-leaf pine needles and lashed with strips of palmetto. Techniques taught will enable the students to design a variety of shapes and sizes of Sweetgrass baskets. This is an art form stemming from West Africa over 300 years ago. NO WATER REQUIRED. Scissors ONLY. Additional tools will be provided during class.

Size Varies

6 hours

$75

   9D-Rami McKinney

 Benni 

Beginner

This 6" melon basket starts with 3mm f/o and 3/16" oval oval, then finishes with 11/64' f/o. Learn how to make a God's eye, insert ribs and turn backs. Rami brings lots of different colors to choose from. Students may not finish in class. All ribs will be inserted, just weaving will need to be done.

L6” x W6” x H6”

6 hours

$40

  10D- Marilyn Moore

Dragon Scale Chenille Stitch Bracelet

Beginner 

The Chenille stitch is a combination of the herringbone stitch and bead netting and is turned into this beautiful bracelet using dragon scale beads and seed beads. It is quick and easy. Using a strong magnetic clasp, it is easy to wear as well. 

Students bring: Sharp scissors, task light and extension cord. 

Size Varies

6 hours

$50

11D-Billy Owens

The Waste Basket

Beginner

The Waste Basket made of Hand Split White Oak from trees Billy selects, cuts and prepares by hand using homemade tools his Dad made and used. It is 5” wide X 10” long and approx. 10” and has a woven Oak “Herringbone” bottom. Woven over a class mold. 

L10” x W5” x H10”

4 hours

$70

   12C-Judith Saunders 

Mixing It Up

Beginner/Intermediate

Students will create a one-of-a-kind sculptural basket with a shell base. Experimenting with a variety of materials and twining techniques will be encouraged. Spokes will be presoaked papyrus. Sedge grass, barks, vines and cords will be available. Students should bring standard basketry tools, bucket and apron or old towel. 

 Size will vary depending on shell selected

6 hours

$45

  13D- Eric Taylor 

Cottage #5 Round Swing

Intermediate

Start or continue building The Cottage Round Swing Set. This is the five-inch size. Mold woven with hand pounded Black Ash uprights and weavers. This basket is finished with a cherry handle and rims. 

L5” x  H7 ½”

6 hours

$125 

  16D-Pam Wilson 

Woven Cruet

Intermediate

The wine bottle basket is woven in round reed and features a pretty base and both twining and three-rod wale. The instructor will show an easy way to do the side lattice work. Kits will be available in several colors. 

Usual basket tools, alligator clips and a spoke weight. 

W3 ½” H12”

4 hours

$35

  17D-Judy Wobbleton

Double Wall Cat Head

Intermediate

This basket is a good introduction to double walled weaving. Students working with reed will weave an inner wall in dyed reed focusing on the shape which will act as a mold for the exterior wall of the finished basket. Both the inner and outer walls are accented with natural or dyed reed. The basket is finished with overlays to the color accent.

Dia 8.25” x H6”

6 hours

$55