Date: | Friday, October 17, 2025 |
Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Category: | Basketweaving |
Instructor: | Wendy Jensen |
NOTE: Wendy's workshops are very popular. Students may register for just one of her workshop dates.
This workshop is held in a heated tent. Your hands may be in and out of water throughout the workshop.
Using rattan, this useful rectangular basket is woven with a "filled" plaited base. Students will weave and shape the sides of their basket with a start and stop weaving technique. Varying sizes of material will be used to create a woven pattern. Rim fitting, scarfing and lashing will also be taught. The basket is finished with two leather handles long enough to be used over the shoulder.
Basket measurements: 16"L x 10"Hc 6" wide
SKILL LEVEL: Absolute Beginner
PREREQUISITES: None
HOMEWORK: None
Questions about this workshop? Email wendygj@gmail.com
A material fee of $55 to be paid to the instructor via cash or check the morning of the workshop.
Material fee includes: all materials to finish the basket as well as the use of the tools necessary for the day. There will also be a written pattern by the instructor.
Student should bring: Nothing
NOTE: THERE ARE NO ATMs OPEN ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY.
Next Fest: October 18-19, 2025