Learn how to weave a simple basket from locally harvested cattails and crocosmia. In four hours, you’ll learn about common materials used for basket weaving, the basic anatomy of a basket, general terminology, and how to use tools safely, then weave a basket of your own to take home!

Provided:

• Weaving materials for a small basket

• Tools

• Molds

• Basket Weaving instructions to take home

*Additional materials and tool kits will be available for purchase at the end of the class.

Skills you’ll learn:

• Common weaving material sourcing, history, and harvesting ethics

• The anatomy of a basket

• Tool safety

• Basic twining and plaiting

• Two types of basket bases

• Basket borders and finishing touches

• Cordage twisting
  

Instructor

Molly Steadman

She/Her

I found my way into basketry and weaving after studying art, working in nurseries, and in custom book and print shops.

Basket weaving is the perfect intersection of nature and making. I love that it brings me outdoors to harvest, it’s accessible, and you can weave a basket almost anywhere - whether it’s at a picnic in the park or at your kitchen table.