2025 BASKETRY CLASSES
We have a great schedule of workshops coming this spring/summer! As soon as the organizations hosting us release their registration details, we’ll share them here. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about all announcements.
MAY
Rib-Style Willow Foraging Basket
WHEN: Fri. May 9 (arrival day) - Sun. May 11, 2025
WHERE: Snow Farm, Williamsburg, MA
Learn to construct a useful rib-style basket out of willow, beginning with a dried frame and handle set. This traditional European weaving style produces a basket that is ideal for gathering foraged items, collecting eggs or garden goodies. Workshop is Saturday & Sunday.
WHEN: Wed. May 14 - Sun. May 18, 2025 (9 AM - 5 PM)
WHERE: Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, NH
This workshop will lead students through the crafting of this beautiful rib-style basket using willow. Beginning with pre-formed hoops we’ll start with the handle, and work to add ribs to create volume/shape. Weavers will fill in the form to finish this stunningly functional basket.
JUNE
Coming soon.
JULY
Legacy Workshop for Educators & Administrators
Weaving an Appalachian Inspired Willow Basket
WHEN: Sun. July 13 - Fri. July. 18, 2025
WHERE: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
Arrowmont Legacy workshops offer eligible educators, administrators, and youth arts organizers the opportunity to learn traditional arts & crafts during an immersive 1-week or weekend, onsite experience for free.
FULL - Willow Basketry: A Study of Stake & Strand
WHEN: Mon. July 28 - Fri. Aug. 1, 2025 (9 AM - 5 PM)
WHERE: Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, PA
Join us for an immersive week with willow amidst the beautiful Touchstone campus! Discover and explore the fundamentals of stake and strand basketry using material grown, harvested, and processed on the farm.
AUGUST
Weaving Willow: Functional Frame Basketry
WHEN: Mon. Aug. 11 - Fri. Aug. 15, 2025 (9 AM - 5 PM)
WHERE: Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado
This workshop will explore the construction of frame-style baskets woven with willow, and is suitable for all levels. A variety of potential silhouettes can be created, and lids or leather straps can be added to enhance functionality.
A FEW OF OUR PAST CLASSES
Willow Basketry Trio
Anderson Ranch Arts Center
Snowmass Village, CO
Zarzo Flower Basket + Tatza
Inch by Inch Willow
Biglerville, PA
Zarzo Flower Basket
Contemporary Craft
Pittsburgh, PA
Willow Basketry Foundations
Contemporary Craft
Pittsburgh, PA
Rope Coil Bowl
Sanborn Mills Farm
Loudon, NH
Willow Spirals
Contemporary Craft
Pittsburgh, PA
Rib-Style Foraging Basket
Sanborn Mills Farm
Loudon, NH
Rib-Style Foraging Basket
Phipps Conservatory
Pittsburgh, PA
Willow Flower Basket
Contemporary Craft
Pittsburgh, PA