Event Details
In the dark days of early winter, before the solstice, come experience the magic of the willow. You will delight in this craft that touches all the senses. The fragrance of the willow will transport you to springtime. The generosity of the specially cured branches will bend to your hand and create a round stake and strand basket that will serve you for years to come. Enjoy the community chatter as you learn with others and leave with a completed vessel.
In this introductory stake and strand willow basketry class we will create a round basket around the size of a fruit bowl. You will learn how to create a 4x4 slath, 3 rod base wale, french rand side weave and end with a 2 pair border. This is a beginner friendly weaving project, no prior experience required. Please note, working with willow requires a fair amount of hand strength and can be challenging on your joints. All tools will be provided, please bring a lunch.
There is a lot of time and physical work that goes into preparing the willow for a class as each strand is grown, harvested, dried and then soaked for 4-6 days. As such, students are responsible for paying a $25 Kit Fee to the instructor on the day of the class.
Member Cost: $150.00
Non Member Cost: $160.00
This class will take place at The Church at Nairn on November 7th. It runs from 10:00 - 4:00 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch break.
Address: The Church at Nairn
26459 Bear Creek Rd, Ailsa Craig, ON N0M 1A0