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   A-1   6pm-10pm

  Raggedy Randing    

 Peggy Adelman 

This basket starts on a 3” x 6” wooden racetrack base. The stakes are dyed and the weavers are dyed and natural. The center section of randing has 6 different colors in it.  A good counter top basket.

 All Levels

8” L x 5” W x 6” H  

4 hrs.  $50  

   A-3  6pm-10pm   

Demery

Susan Baxter 

Demery demonstrates the beauty of combining round reed, flat reed, acrylic bloom bases and lots of color. Flat reed spokes are twined into place and then a contrasting band of 3-rod wale sets up the space for secondary spoke insertion. 4-rod wale adds depth to the flat-ish basket and then the flat spokes are cut off and two different options for a round reed trac border are available. Demery is available in blue or pink.

 Adv. Beginner

1” H x 9.6” Diameter 

 4 hrs. $55

  A-5  6pm- 10pm   

Manny’s Kittenhead

Jenny Elzy 

This basket starts with a kittenhead base and uses continuous weave with a single twill. Then finished with a simple matchstick border. It will be offered in aqua or navy reed with natural weavers. If not specified it will be aqua and natural reed.  

All Levels

4” H x 10” Diameter

 4 hrs. $37

 A-6  6pm-10pm 

  Braids in a Row

Pati English 

A sturdy, woven filled-in base, with ½” flat spokes and pairs of flat oval filler spokes is one of several techniques in this market basket. Weave Over/Under, Start/Stop in flat reed, Double Four-Rod Wale in dyed round reed as a border for rows of Stacked Braid in natural and two flat oval dyed reeds in royal and aqua (other color choices available). Pati’s Cable Stitch Lashing, dyed round reed rim filler, and Square Open Notch Handle complete this basket. Fits an 8” casserole pan to carry to the next potluck.  

Intermediate

10” L x 8” W x 4.5”, 9” w/handle

 4 hrs.  $68

 A-8  6pm-10pm 

   Beach Treasures Jar

Terri Feutz 

This basket features a custom-made base and lid. It is topped with a 3D printed Sea Urchin handle. The base is pre-glued to a 5 ½” glass bubble bowl. The sides are woven with a continuous weave using the bowl as a guide. It is finished with a folded rim. 

ll Levels

14” L x 6” W x ”4.5” H

4 hrs. $48

A-10  6pm-10pm

Pendant & Earrings

Carolyn Kemp 

Carolyn will supply pre-painted watercolor paper in a variety of colors, something for everyone. Each student will weave EITHER a pendant or a pair of earrings in class and take home the other to weave at home. The techniques for both are very similar. Students do not need any experience but should enjoy working SMALL! Optional beads and choice of either ear wires or posts for the earrings are included.

  Int/Advanced

1” W x 2” H

 4 hrs. $55

 A-11  6pm- 10pm  

Zipper

Gina Kieft 

Weave a partially closed base to start this adorable basket. Weave simple start/stop weaving up the sides of the basket while working on spoke placement and weaving tension for a shapely basket. Before rimming, create a zip/zag zipper in each corner of the basket using a dyed spoke and dyed cane. Many color options will be available to choose from in class. Add a wood handle for easy carrying. Spoke weight and small packing tool are helpful.

All Levels

8” L x 6.5” W x 6” H

  4 hrs.  $68

 A-11  6pm- 10pm  

Zipper

Gina Kieft 

Weave a partially closed base to start this adorable basket. Weave simple start/stop weaving up the sides of the basket while working on spoke placement and weaving tension for a shapely basket. Before rimming, create a zip/zag zipper in each corner of the basket using a dyed spoke and dyed cane. Many color options will be available to choose from in class. Add a wood handle for easy carrying. Spoke weight and small packing tool are helpful.

All Levels

8” L x 6.5” W x 6” H

  4 hrs.  $68

  A-14 6pm-10pm

Large Pine Needle

Wall Hanging

Lori McCoy 

This project will involve painting the top design of the piece. The bottom section will already be stained. The student will then coil using the basic stitch around the outside edge. A loop will be created and attached for hanging. There will be several designs to choose from: Tree of Life, Mountain, Diamond design or Sun.   

Beginner

10” Diameter 

 4 hrs.  $60

  A-17 6pm-10pm

Pine Needle Mini Dish

Pam Philpott 

Participants may choose thread color and base to make a small pine needle dish. There will be a variety of one-inch bases. Some will be wood, with small imprints such as crab, hummingbird, dolphin, turtle, and fish. Others may have polished stones, or shark’s teeth. The perfect project for a beginner to get a taste of pine needle coiling. There will be the option of adding beads to the dish to embellish. These mini dishes make wonderful Adornments.

Tools: Small snips and small jewelry pliers to grip the sewing needle.
 All Levels

3-4” D x 1” H

 4 hrs.  $50

   A-20 6pm-10pm

      Fruit Punch

Bridget VanRemortel 

This cute little basket has an open base with colorful overlays and triple twining. You will use macrame rings to make a different style handle. You will add a false weaver to be replaced with a gold braided cording after you have stained your basket. 

Adv. Beginner

10” L x 5” W x 3.75” H

5.5” w/handle 

 4 hrs.  $42

   A-21  6pm-10pm  

Spring

Pam Wilson 

This has the perfect colors for Easter and springtime. Using a 5” round oak base, students will insert flat oval stakes into the slot using a template. The base is secured with 3 rod wale. Step-ups will be reviewed. Students will learn the beautiful diamond weave using turquoise and hyacinth colored reed. The top is 3-rod wale done in 2 colors. The basket is lashed with waxed linen. Students should be proficient in 3 rod wale.

Usual basket tools including small & large clips, packers, needle nose pliers, angle cutters, scissors, scraper, cutting board, measuring tape, electrical ties, spray bottle, and any other tools the student may find helpful.

   High Intermediate & up

11” L x 6” W x 8” H 

4 hrs. $55

A-22 6pm-10pm 

  Flowering Wall Basket

Judy Wobbleton 

Chase weaving secures the stakes to the slotted wooden base. Students will use the traditional over, under weave and work to maintain a flat back to the basket. Decorative flowers are created and the basket is finished with a sturdy oak handle.
 Beginner

7.5” L x 11.5” H

 4 hrs.  $55

  B-1  8am-5pm

   Blocks

Peggy Adelman 

This basket is a contemporary take on a twill basket. The twill pattern and color placement make the square or block pattern. The twill pattern repeats every 4 rows. Sides are woven with a simple twill pattern. Fun basket to make. There is a possibility this basket will not be completed in class.

Intermediate

11”L x 11” W x 2 1/4” H

8 hrs.  $65 

     B-3  8am-5pm 

  Kaylx

Susan Baxter 

Kaylx is a basket full of weaving techniques and options. The double cross overlaid base will use a small jig to hold spokes until a chase weave takes over and secures the spokes. A 4-rod locking coil provides a subtle footer. Additional spokes are added for strength and assistance with the modified core/rewoven border. 3-rod wale inside and outside provide structure for the flat reed inserts. Weavers have the option of completing the flat reed inserts and the border and heading for happy hour or well-deserved nap. Ambitious weavers may choose to wrap one set of inserts or all inserts with sky blue cane. This basket is a beauty no matter what path is chosen. Bent-nose pliers will be available for class use.

  Intermediate

3.75” H x 8.25” Diameter

8 hrs. $75

   B-3  8am-5pm 

  Kaylx

Susan Baxter 

Kaylx is a basket full of weaving techniques and options. The double cross overlaid base will use a small jig to hold spokes until a chase weave takes over and secures the spokes. A 4-rod locking coil provides a subtle footer. Additional spokes are added for strength and assistance with the modified core/rewoven border. 3-rod wale inside and outside provide structure for the flat reed inserts. Weavers have the option of completing the flat reed inserts and the border and heading for happy hour or well-deserved nap. Ambitious weavers may choose to wrap one set of inserts or all inserts with sky blue cane. This basket is a beauty no matter what path is chosen. Bent-nose pliers will be available for class use.

  Intermediate

3.75” H x 8.25” Diameter

8 hrs. $75

  B-4   8am-3pm  

Space-dyed Surprise

Denise Bendelewski 

This Nantucket is made on a class mold with pre-bend natural staves. Students will weave with space-dyed weavers and creating an over two under two twill pattern. Different space-dyed weavers will be available. Cherry base and solid cherry will be added.

   All Levels

5” L x 4” W x 3 ¼” H

6 hrs. $115

B-6   8am-5pm

 Bargello Arrows Cathead

Pati English 

A Square woven base is the start to this Cathead with green/wine accents or blue/aqua dyed reed. Techniques: Over/Under, Start/Stop Weave in flat oval reed, with dyed round reed in Double Three-Rod Wale and Three-Rod Wale followed by Reverse Three-Rod to create stacked Arrows. Emphasis on hand and finger placement to create a cathead shape from base to rim. Finish with dyed rim overlay, Double Cross Knot at the handle, and wine or blue leather sewn with waxed linen.
 Intermediate

10” L x 10” W x 7” 13” w/handle

8 hrs. $79

 B-6   8am-5pm

 Bargello Arrows Cathead

Pati English 

A Square woven base is the start to this Cathead with green/wine accents or blue/aqua dyed reed. Techniques: Over/Under, Start/Stop Weave in flat oval reed, with dyed round reed in Double Three-Rod Wale and Three-Rod Wale followed by Reverse Three-Rod to create stacked Arrows. Emphasis on hand and finger placement to create a cathead shape from base to rim. Finish with dyed rim overlay, Double Cross Knot at the handle, and wine or blue leather sewn with waxed linen.
 Intermediate

10” L x 10” W x 7” 13” w/handle

8 hrs. $79

  B-8  8am-5pm

   Wildflower Basket

Terri Feutz 

This basket features a custom-made hexagon shaped double grooved wooden base. The inner basket is woven in natural reed. The outer basket is oven with triple twining and randing in colors to accent the base. The rim is lashed with waxed cotton cord.

 Intermediate

5” H x 11” Diameter

8 hrs.  $87

 B-9  8am-5pm  

Load Me Up!

Diane Hamelic 

Sizeable basket begins with a closed woven base measuring 11” x 10”. As you weave up the sides, it expands to 16” x 18”. Mostly start/stop weaving with some paired twining in the middle. Learn how to make and attach knotted rope handles using thick jute roping. End with a traditional lashed rim.

Advanced Beginner

11” L x 10” W x 9” H

8 hrs.  $72

  B-10  8am-5pm    

Desert Sands Pouch

Carolyn Kemp 

Carolyn will supply pre-painted watercolor paper very similar to the colors in the sample basket, a sandy tan with a seafoam accent. The pouch is woven free-hand in a diagonal weave with a folded border. The basket features a hand painted feather (students will paint their own feather) and will learn to do a 4-strand braid for the handle.

  Int/Advanced

8” L x 4” W x 8” H

8 hrs. $105

 B-11  8am-5pm   

Freedom

Gina Kieft 

            This patriotic double wall basket starts with a herringbone twill base in Cardinal Red and Natural. Use the Cardinal Red spokes to form an inside wall of red and white stripes. Use the natural spokes to form the outside wall. Techniques are given to help keep the two walls together and prepare the walls for rimming. On the outside wall learn triple twine with a step up and Rand weave (or diagonal weave) with specialty dyed weavers in Red, White, and Blue. Top the basket with two swing handles for easy carrying.

 Adv/Intermediate

12” L x 9” W x 9” H

8 hrs. $96

B-17  8am-5pm

Military Dish

Pam Philpott 

Beginner students will use a simple spiral stitch to complete their basket and will use a smaller base to insure they finish in allotted time. More advanced students will be taught or practice the Fern and Diamond stitches. Their base will be slightly larger, allowing them to complete a larger basket and finish independently. There will be beads and charms that may be added to embellish the basket.

Tools: Small snips and small jewelry pliers to grip the sewing needle.
 All Levels

3-4” D x 1” H beginners

7” D x 1.5” H intermediate

8 hrs. $70

 B-21  8am-5pm

 XOXOX

Pam Wilson 

  This very sturdy basket begins with a beautiful twill base that forms a big “X”. The base is also a cathead. The sides are twilled in a classic Chitimacha (Native American) pattern in aqua, royal blue and green and natural. They form X’s of color and O’s of natural reed. The spokes are 7 mm flat oval and the sides are a mixture of 11/64” and ¼” flat oval. 

Students need a good working knowledge of twills, lots of packing, and a bit of patience to get it right. Standing is generally required to get a good cathead. 

Two spoke weights are a must. Bring your usual tools, including, spray bottle, water container, towel, regular and small clips, angle cutters, cutting board & scarfing tool, packing tools and a measuring tool.
 Advanced

13.5” W x 6.75” H

8 hrs.  $85

 B-22  8am-5pm

   Roanoke Harvest Time Basket

Judy Wobbleton 

This sturdy double wall basket is woven with a pushed-up center base. The inner wall woven with the traditional over under pattern becomes the mold for the exterior wall of the basket. Accent color is added to both walls of this basket. Students will attach a foot to the basket and finish with a wooden handle. Two spoke weights are recommended to assist in the start of this base.

  Intermediate

15” L x 12” H

8 hrs.  $85

 B-22  8am-5pm

   Roanoke Harvest Time Basket

Judy Wobbleton 

This sturdy double wall basket is woven with a pushed-up center base. The inner wall woven with the traditional over under pattern becomes the mold for the exterior wall of the basket. Accent color is added to both walls of this basket. Students will attach a foot to the basket and finish with a wooden handle. Two spoke weights are recommended to assist in the start of this base.

  Intermediate

15” L x 12” H

8 hrs.  $85

  C-1 8am-5pm

  Trish’s Journey

Peggy Adelman 

This basket starts on a 6”x 8” wooden racetrack base. The stakes are natural and the weavers are 5 different colors. The short ends of the basket are built up to give the basket a sloping shape. The rim is a simple braided border rim.

  All Levels

10” L x 8” W x 6” H  

8 hrs.  $60

   C-3  8am-5pm

  Tressa

Susan Baxter 

Tressa is a happy walk through a spring garden. The 5” acrylic bloom base has shades of sky blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and gold where the blue gets echoed in the pairing weave on the sides. The Pretzel Border provides a strong, yet exciting rim that makes Tressa as beautiful as she is rough and ready for your toughest rolls. Bent-nose pliers will be available for class use.

   Intermediate

4.75” H x 9.5” Diameter

8 hrs.  $85

  C-3  8am-5pm

  Tressa

Susan Baxter 

Tressa is a happy walk through a spring garden. The 5” acrylic bloom base has shades of sky blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and gold where the blue gets echoed in the pairing weave on the sides. The Pretzel Border provides a strong, yet exciting rim that makes Tressa as beautiful as she is rough and ready for your toughest rolls. Bent-nose pliers will be available for class use.

   Intermediate

4.75” H x 9.5” Diameter

8 hrs.  $85

   C-6  8am-5pm

  Denim Blues Carryall

Pati English 

  Start with a 6”x10” racetrack base and finish this practical carryall with a fine pair of 24” leather handles or your choice of 10” side handles. Techniques include Over/Under, Start/Stop in flat oval reed with dyed Spoke Overlays, in dyed and natural round reed, Double Three-Rod Wale, Stacked Three-Rod Wale, and Double Braid then Cable Stitch Lashing. Emphasis on color placement and keeping racetrack shape from base to rim. Finishes in a size ready to fill and go.

   Intermediate

14” L x 9” W x 8” 17” w/handle

8 hrs. $95

  C-8  8am-3pm   

Diamonds Basket

Terri Feutz 

This basket features a hexagon shaped wooden base. The sides are woven with twill diamond pattern and topped with an arrow twine. The basket is lashed with waxed cotton cord.
  Intermediate

6” H x 11” Diameter 

6 hrs. $63

  C-11  8am-5pm

 Thursday

Gina Kieft 

 Part of my days of the week series, weave this usable round reed basket using natural, Black Onyx, and a second color of your choice. Many color options will be available. Learn Japanese weave, triple twine, four rod wale and chase weaving while working on shaping this round basket. Top the basket with a beautiful braided rim.

  Intermediate

10” L x 10” W x 4” H x 10”D

8 hrs. $72

 C-18  8am-5pm

   Temari x 2

Scott Russell 

Learn about the history and process of the embroidery art of Japanese Temari and how it can utilize weaving processes and concepts. Students will use a 3 inch styrofoam core and a variety of sewing and crochet thread to wrap, plot points, and stitch a unique temari. Minimal embroidery knowledge needed (threading a needle and making a stitch). We will explore methods to divide the mari into sections and how to stitch/weave the design along with crossover weaving skills and troubleshooting.

2 Temari will be made in the class!
 All Levels

3” Diameter  

8 hrs. $50

 C-18  8am-5pm

   Temari x 2

Scott Russell 

Learn about the history and process of the embroidery art of Japanese Temari and how it can utilize weaving processes and concepts. Students will use a 3 inch styrofoam core and a variety of sewing and crochet thread to wrap, plot points, and stitch a unique temari. Minimal embroidery knowledge needed (threading a needle and making a stitch). We will explore methods to divide the mari into sections and how to stitch/weave the design along with crossover weaving skills and troubleshooting.

2 Temari will be made in the class!
 Beginner

3” Diameter  

8 hrs. $50

 C-21  8am-5pm

    Flora

Pam Wilson

  This basket begins on a wooden base with spokes inserted using a template. Three rod wale with step-ups hold in the spokes. The spokes are both flat oval and groups of 5 round reed in 2 colors. The round reed will later split up. Arrows in hyacinth and aqua form a decorative band Hyacinth lasher and aqua round reed rim filler complete the basket. 

This basket contains weaving in small tight places and needs a weaver with some patience Very slow weavers may not finish in class.

Usual basket tools including spray bottle, towel, water container, cutting board & scarfing tool, small and regular size clips, angle cutter, basket scissors, and packers in several sizes.
High  Intermediate & up

12.5” L x 10” W x 7.5” H

8 hrs.  $85

 D-1  8am-2pm

  Vertical Stripes

Peggy Adelman 

This basket starts on a 4” x 6” wooden racetrack base. The basket is woven using chase weave. The way the basket is set up initially is what allows for the appearance of vertical stripes. A fun basket to weave.
 All Levels

8” L x 6” W x 8” H  

6 hrs. $65 

   D-3   8am-2pm 

Moldy Pickles

Susan Baxter 

Moldy Pickles started out as Pretty Pickles, but a friend commented that pickles aren’t pink unless there is mold growing…hence the name. Flat and round reed getting along with an acrylic bloom base, what could be better. Flat spokes are secured with twining and the 3-rod wale provides the point of attachment for secondary spokes. The dramatic inside gets even crazier when the greens and pink meet for a simple continuous weave. Those wild pink secondary spokes are then used for a border that illustrates the beauty and precision available with round reed. Except for the name, what’s not to love.
  Intermediate

3.75” H x 8” Diameter

6 hrs. $70

   D-3   8am-2pm 

Moldy Pickles

Susan Baxter 

Moldy Pickles started out as Pretty Pickles, but a friend commented that pickles aren’t pink unless there is mold growing…hence the name. Flat and round reed getting along with an acrylic bloom base, what could be better. Flat spokes are secured with twining and the 3-rod wale provides the point of attachment for secondary spokes. The dramatic inside gets even crazier when the greens and pink meet for a simple continuous weave. Those wild pink secondary spokes are then used for a border that illustrates the beauty and precision available with round reed. Except for the name, what’s not to love.
  Intermediate

3.75” H x 8” Diameter

6 hrs. $70

   D-5  8am-2pm

   Round About Basket

Jenny Elzy 

  This basket is started on a wooden base with chase weave and over 2/under 2 twill, and finishes with a triple twine rim. Woven in aqua and natural reed. Good basket to learn the twill pattern to give you a beautiful finish.

  Intermediate

6” H x 8” Diameter

6 hrs. $47

   D-6  8am-2pm

    Connecting Arrows

Pati English 

Several techniques are included in this 4”x6” racetrack base basket: Over/Under, Start/Stop Weave, Double Three-Rod Wale with Double Reverse Three-Rod Wale in dyed and natural round reed creating rows of Double “Bargello” Arrows. Emphasis on shaping, maintaining a racetrack shape from base to rim, color placement for dyed Overlays and three “Connecting Arrows”. Finish with Cable Stitch Lashing, dyed Rim Filler, and Chevron “V” Arrow Handle Wrap, a.k.a. Flying Geese. 

All Levels

9” L x 6.5” W x 5.5” 10.5” w/handle

6 hrs. $72

   D-8  8am-2pm

   Charcuterie Roll Basket

Terri Feutz 

This basket features a custom-made charcuterie wooden base. The sides are woven with a continuous twill weave and topped with an arrow twine in accenting colors. The basket is finished with two leather side handles and is lashed with wax cotton cord.

Intermediate

12” L x 8” W x ”4.5” H

6 hrs. $60

  D-11 8am-2 pm  

Tuesday

Gina Kieft 

Starting on a wood base, learn to shape this lovely round basket that is part of my days of the week series. Add your favorite Space Dyed color for some of the spokes and weavers. Top the basket with a push in round top handle for easy carrying. Add an eye catching four strand braid around the basket using Space Dyed reed. Many color choices will be available.  

All Levels

10” L x 10” W x 7.5” H x 10”D

6 hrs. $80

  D-11 8am-2 pm  

Tuesday

Gina Kieft 

Starting on a wood base, learn to shape this lovely round basket that is part of my days of the week series. Add your favorite Space Dyed color for some of the spokes and weavers. Top the basket with a push in round top handle for easy carrying. Add an eye catching four strand braid around the basket using Space Dyed reed. Many color choices will be available.  

All Levels

10” L x 10” W x 7.5” H x 10”D

6 hrs. $80

    D-17 8am-2pm

    Pine Needle Photo Frame

Pam Philpott 

Participants will be provided with a chalk paint, distressed wood picture frame on which they will add four coils of pine needles using the fern or wheat stitches. Coilers will have the option of thread color(s) and may add beads and embellishments to compliment the project.

Tools: Small snips and small jewelry pliers to grip the sewing needle.  

All Levels

5” D x 1.5” H

4-6 hrs. $55

    D-18  8am-12pm  

Temari

Scott Russell 

Learn about the history and process of the embroidery art of Japanese Temari and how it can utilize weaving processes and concepts. Students will use a 3 inch styrofoam core and a variety of sewing and crochet thread to wrap, plot points, and stitch a unique temari. Minimal embroidery knowledge needed (threading a needle and making a stitch). We will explore methods to divide the mari into sections and how to stitch/weave the design along with crossover weaving skills and troubleshooting.

  Beginner

3” Diameter 

4 hrs. $25

  D-21  8am-12pm  

Daily Bread

Pam Wilson 

This basket is woven of reed and dyed Hamburg cane and features an unusual shaped solid base. The base has crowfeet to finish it off. The sides alternate with Hamburg cane and reed and the rim is double lashed with Hamburg cane. The weaving is over/under and shart/stop. It makes a perfect breadbasket.

Two spoke weights are a must! Usual basket tools including small & large clips, packers, needle nose pliers, angle cutters, scissors, scrapers, cutting board, measuring tape, electrical ties, spray bottle, and any other tools the student may find helpful.

Choose royal blue or red for accent color.

  Advanced Beginner

14” L x 12” W x 3.75” H

 4 hrs.  $60

D-22  8am-2pm  

Lily’s Kitchen Basket

Judy Wobbleton 

Starting with a wooden base and using the traditional under/over technique, students will create a basket ideal for holding paper plates, fruit or that perfect pie. Basket is embellished with cane creating a diamond shape.

  Adv Beg/Int.

4.5” L x 12.5” H

6 hrs. $65

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