Basket Weaving for Beginners

This class is an introduction to the art and craft of Round Reed Basketry. Theresa will begin the class with information about this particular weaving material and some vocabulary, (base, spokes, weavers) and weaving tools!

Students will receive an individual kit containing both natural and hand dyed reed. In the kit there will be enough reed to create a basket by the end of this class. The instructor will bring additional reed if anything in the kit breaks or snaps. She will lead students step-by-step from the vertical spokes which will create the "bones" of the basket, then "randing" or "twining" weavers in and out of the spokes. Students will continue to weave with two or more weavers to create patterns, while shaping the sides to create a natural vessel known as a basket.

Join us to learn this exciting skill! Space is limited - registration required.