Asymmetrical Willow Baskets
In this two-day workshop, you will make your own beautiful, unique, asymmetrical basket. Suitable for willing beginners and also for those who have made a basket before.
You can use this basket for a variety of purposes, from gathering things from the garden to storing kitchen utensils or tools, holding a sewing project, foraging, etc.
You’ll walk away with a beautiful, handwoven basket you made yourself, the skills to make an additional basket on your own at home, hands-on experience with creating bases, twining, waling and French randing, and the confidence to try again!
Moderate hand strength is recommended for this workshop.You’re encouraged to bring a piece of driftwood, bamboo, tree branch or other suitable material for a handle.
Itinerary:
Day 1: We’ll weave the base of your basket, cut and place the spokes, weave the bottom waling, and begin randing.
Day 2: On the second day, we’ll finish the randing, do another round of waling, create the asymmetrical border, cut the handle to size and secure onto the basket. We’ll close with trim work for completion
Meet Your Instructor:
Beth Bridgeman
Beth Bridgeman is a willow grower and basketmaker in Southwest Ohio. She grows and sells 35 varieties of willow for basketmaking, and teaches a variety of willow basket workshops and techniques. A former professor of sustainable practice at Antioch College and before that an Extension Educator with The Ohio State University, Beth is passionate about somatic learning ( “the Great Remembering”), reskilling, and connecting community, culture and craft.
Class Details:
Where is the class held?: This class will be held at Green Door Folk School in Cedar, MI, a place that so readily lends itself to community in crafting.
Visiting from out of town?: Surrounding Green Door Folk School is Cedar North of J2 Farms. Cedar North is dedicated to enriching the world through arts and agriculture. Stay in the airbnb…steps from the classroom, art studio, and farm!
Cost includes all required materials.
Date/Time: February 28th – March 1st @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information and Policies:
What happens after I book the class?: After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Want to make sure you have all of the information before you dive in? Here’s our cancelation policy: We understand that plans change, and we do our best to accommodate while honoring the time, energy, and resources that go into preparing for each class.
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the class start date Receive a full refund, minus a $25 administrative fee. This fee helps cover the cost of filling your spot. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made less than 14 calendar days before class begins.
At this time, we are not able to offer:
• Course credit
• Transfers to other courses
This policy allows us to keep class sizes small and intimate, while minimizing pressure to increase overall course costs.
If the class is canceled by the school: In the event of inclement weather or other disruptions, we will issue a full refund and do our best to offer a reschedule option.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’re in need of containing something in your life, are a lover of pattern and rhythm, or have a love for willow basketry, this is the class for you!