Fiber lover’s “Handbasket”
“Jensen Field Basket”
Biography of Wendy Jensen

WENDY JENSEN

 
Fiber lover’s “Handbasket”
Thursday October 13, 2011
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Class Fee – $ 125.00
Class Size -  12 Students

Learn to weave a rectangular handsome and practical basket made of rattan for carrying everything from knitting, spinning and felting projects.  Students will learn the filled basket base, plaiting, rimming, scarfing and lashing.  The basket is finished with braided leather side handles.  This basket is suitable for all weaving skills. 
 
Dimensions:  13”L x 10”H x 6”W 

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“Jensen Field Basket”
Friday October 14, 2011
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Class Fee – $ 125.00
Class Size -  12 Students

Weave a utilitarian round basket perfect for roving or balls of yarn.  Students will learn to weave a double round base with a continuous weave using rattan.  Rimming, scarfing and lashing will also be taught.  This beautiful basket is finished with sturdy oak side handles.  This basket is suitable for all weaving skills. 
 
Dimensions: 13” Diameter x 8”H (without handles)

To register online click here.
To print and mail your registration click here.

Biography:

Wendy G. Jensen is an award winning professional basketmaker living in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.  She teaches workshops at many museums, craft schools and conventions, as well as her own studio in Great Barrington.  Her work is also seen at several juried craft show and gallery exhibits around the US.  Her work was most recently published in "500 Baskets" by Lark Books.  You can see some of her work at www.WendyGJensenBaskets.com