2027 Class Schedule
Friday, January 22nd
FR-110B: Madweave Makes You Crazy (Day two of Thursday's 110A) - Day 2
Cost: See TH-110A for cost (There is no additional cost for this 2nd day–Friday)
Time: Friday, January 22rd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8 (of 12)
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Peggy Thrasher
Description: This is a continuation of Thursday’s Mad Weave Makes you Crazy (no additional cost for this 2nd day.) See Class TH-110A description for more information and total class price.
Size: 6.25″ L x 5″ W x 1/8″ H
Materials: satin ribbon
Tools: Embroidery Scissors, toothless micro clips
NOTE: Note: This is a two-day class. You must sign up for both Class TH-110A and FR-110B.
FR-201: Twill Tote w/ Leather Handles
Cost: $70.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to Noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: All
Teacher: Marcia Balleweg
Description: Create a useful tote with strong structure, graphic patterning, and supple leather handles. The project begins with a solid woven bottom, then advances through double twining and 2-over-2 twill to give the sides both durability and visual interest. Decorative double-X lashing provides a distinctive finish before the soft leather handles are added. The completed tote is sized for everyday errands, works well as a project carrier, and looks equally appealing in the home. Because the class welcomes all levels, it offers newer weavers a guided introduction to several techniques while giving experienced participants a streamlined, functional project.
Size: 11″ L x 5″ W x 7″ H
Materials: Dyed and natural reed, leather handles
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-202: Spiraling Cathead
Cost: $60.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to Noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Emma Hughes
Description: Discover how a square base can become a lively spiraling form in this compact cathead basket. After weaving the 4.5-inch base, participants shape the four characteristic cathead points – often called the basket’s “ears” – and then convert a start-and-stop weave into a continuous weave. That transition creates the spiral that travels around the basket and gives the finished piece its sense of movement. The class combines clear construction steps with an unusual final silhouette, making it a rewarding choice for weavers ready to move beyond a standard round or square basket.
Size: 4.5″ L x 4.5″ W x 6″ H
Materials: Reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-203: Sapphire or Evergreen Basket
Cost: $75.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 1p to 5p
Hours: 4
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Marcia Balleweg
Description: Choose a cool Sapphire palette or a rich Evergreen palette and weave your basket with a distinctly finished rim. The project begins on a 9-inch slotted wooden base and rises into a softly rounded form supported by four wooden feet. At the top, a variation of tucked spokes folds over #5 round reed to create an attractive structural detail. The combination of dyed and natural reed gives the basket depth without overwhelming its clean shape. Students will leave with a polished intermediate project suited to display, storage, or gifting.
SELECT BLUE OR GREEN.
Size: 4.5″ H x 10″ Dia
Materials: Natural and dyed reed, slotted wood base, wooden feet
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-204: Embellished Bucket with Curls
Cost: $60.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 1p to 5p
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Emma Hughes
Description: Give a classic bucket basket a playful finish with sculptural reed curls. The base is twined directly on the D-handle form, and the sides are built in plain weave using several reed sizes to create subtle changes in texture. Once the basket is complete, participants add curled embellishments that bring movement and personality to the surface. The finished piece is deep enough for flowers, craft supplies, or household storage, yet decorative enough to stand on its own. This class balances familiar weaving with a creative finishing step, making it accessible to newer weavers while still offering room for individual expression.
Size: 8″ round, 12″ H, 6″ deep
Materials: Reed, 2eagrass
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-205: Rolling Along (select Spring or Fall)
Cost: $72.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: All
Teacher: Karen Lowe
Description: Create a cheerful seasonal basket centered on a miniature bicycle and a host of customizable details. Participants choose the Spring or Fall version at registration, then weave on a wooden base and build the scene with dyed and natural reed. During class, you will paint and decorate the bicycle, weave a tiny basket accent, and select from buttons and other provided embellishments. In class choices for grass and sky make it possible to push the design toward soft springtime charm or warm autumn color. The completed project is an inviting seasonal display that reflects the maker’s own decorative choices. SELECT SPRING OR FALL VERSION.
Size: 11″ L x 7.5″ W x 6″ H w/o handle
Materials: Wooden base, dyed and natural reed, wooden bicycle, buttons, and paint pens
Special Tools: Scarfing tool, InstaCure glue and InstaSet would be very helpful
FR-206: Down by the Ocean
tCost: $65.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Earlene Kramer Lampman
Description: Bring the shoreline into your weaving with a basket built around an original resined ocean base. Participants select a base showing the ocean meeting the shore, then continue the coastal theme with reed, shells, and textured yarn reminiscent of waves. The basket uses triple twining and a 2-over-2, 4-rod wale to create a substantial body with steady visual rhythm. At the rim, students may choose a simple border or a more elaborate finish. The completed basket combines the atmosphere of a seaside keepsake with solid intermediate technique, making it an expressive project for anyone drawn to the colors and textures of the coast.
Size: 4.5″ H x 8.5″ D
Materials: Reed, shells, fancy yarn that is reminiscent of waves
Special Tools: No special tools required
FR-207: French Cherry Bread Basket
Cost: $120.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Candy Barnes
Description: Weave a long, narrow bread basket whose cherry wood and fine cane give the table a sense of understated elegance. Participants insert tapered staves into a cherry base, then weave over a custom class mold to establish the distinctive French-inspired proportions. Twill options and color accents allow for thoughtful personalization, while a custom cherry rim completes the structure with a warm, cohesive finish. Designed for bread, pastries, or fruit, this basket is highly functional without sacrificing refinement. The full-day format gives intermediate weavers time to focus on even spacing, graceful shaping, and the clean assembly associated with Nantucket-style construction.
Size: 20.5″ L x 3.75″ W x 3.75″ H
Materials: Cherry wood, cane
Special Tools: Teacher will provide all tools
FR-208: Shaded Feathers Sewing Basket with Lid
Cost: $110.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Julie Kleinrath
Description: Create a generously sized lidded sewing basket distinguished by flowing space-dyed feather accents. The basket begins on a round wooden base, and a shaping hoop helps maintain an even profile as the sides rise. After the body is complete, the feather elements are added to the exterior for color and movement. The lid is woven separately on a wood-burned base, lashed with waxed linen, and topped with a knob selected from several options. The final piece offers ample storage for sewing or craft supplies while presenting the layered detail and carefully coordinated finish of a true showpiece.
Size: 9″ H x 9.5″ Dia
Materials: Wood bases, hoops, dyed and natural reed, waxed linen
Special Tools: Bent tip packing tool
FR-209: Round Double Wall Basket
Cost: $65.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Teacher: Mary Brown
Description: Study the structure of double-wall basketry in a round form that contrasts flat reed with an outer wall of round reed. The project begins with a twined base, followed by the inner wall woven in flat reed. A second wall is then constructed entirely in round reed, creating added depth, texture, and visual complexity. As the two layers develop, participants work carefully to preserve the round shape and balanced spacing. The finished basket is substantial without feeling heavy, and its layered construction makes it a rewarding project for intermediate and advanced weavers seeking a technical challenge.
Size: 7″-8″ H x 9″-10″ Dia
Materials: Reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-210: Blue and White Nantucket Lamp
Cost: $125 w/ shade /$100 w/o shade
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Kathy Petronzio
Description: Combine Nantucket-style weaving with functional lighting in a project that becomes part of the room when class is over. Dyed Hamburg cane is woven over a glass vase, with a twill design near the top adding pattern to the blue-and-white composition. Maple components form the base, pedestal, and top, and the required electrical parts are included. The finished piece stands 12 to 16 inches tall depending on the shade choice and brings together fine weaving, warm wood, and useful design in a distinctive home accent. At registration, participants may order the shade or complete the lamp without one.
PLEASE SELECT SHADE OR NO SHADE.
Size: 12″ – 16″ with shade
Materials: Hamburg cane, maple wood parts, electrical parts, shade
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FR-211: Market Basket with Braided Handle
Cost: $95.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 8a to 5p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Marsha Orr
Description: Weave a medium market basket around a distinctive braided D-handle that gives the project both strength and visual character. Reed and cane create a traditional, useful form sized for shopping, projects, or home storage. The basket is woven unstained during class so the materials remain workable. The sample is shown finished with Danish oil, and students receive instructions for applying that finish after the basket has dried. The result is a hardworking basket with a refined handle detail and the warm, mellow appearance of a hand-applied finish once completed at home.
Size: 12″ L x 8″ W x 12″ H w/ handle
Materials: 8” x 12” D Handle, reed, cane
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
Friday Night, January 22nd
FRN 212: Mini Moses Basket with Baby
Cost: $30
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 7p to 9p
Hours: 2
Skill level: All
Teacher: Karen Lowe
Description: Weave a miniature Moses basket and tuck a crocheted baby inside for a small project with abundant charm. The basket begins on an oval wooden base and uses twining, triple twining, and stacked rows to establish the recognizable cradle shape. The compact scale makes this an enjoyable evening project, while the combination of weaving and soft detail gives the finished piece a warm, giftable quality. It works beautifully as a nursery accent, a collectible miniature, or a handmade keepsake for someone special. Please select your preference for a baby with natural or multicolored pajamas when you register.
SELECT NATURAL OR MULTICOLORED PAJAMAS.
Size: 5″ L x 3.5″ W x 2.25″ H
Materials: Wooden base, reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
FRN-213: Gourd Demo and Talk
Cost: $10.00
Time: Friday, January 22nd from 7p to 9p
Hours: 2
Skill level: N/A
Teacher: Deni Halterman
Description: Spend an evening exploring why gourds have become such a compelling artistic medium. Through examples, demonstration, and conversation, Deni will share the versatility, natural character, and creative possibilities that make each gourd a unique starting point. The session is designed to spark ideas rather than produce a single class project, making it useful for complete beginners and experienced artists alike. Participants will see how the shape and surface of a gourd can guide design choices and will leave with fresh directions for future work. Come ready to look closely, ask questions, and imagine what an ordinary gourd might become.
Size: N/A
Materials: N/A
Special Tools: N/A
Before you select your classes please evaluate your skill level, not only for your total weaving experience but also for your experience using the techniques and materials offered in the classes you are considering. If you are trying a new technique it may be best to look for materials that you have used in the past. The same can be said if you are trying new materials but using weaving techniques that you have already mastered.
Beginner: Beginner students have little or no weaving experience having woven none or only a few baskets. These weavers are learning about basic weaving techniques, such as over/under weaving, start/stop weaving, twining, and rim lashing. They are learning to control shapes. Please give extra consideration when taking a class in a material or technique that you have never used before.
Beginner/Intermediate: These students have woven beginner baskets, consider themselves still beginners but are ready for more challenges.
Intermediate: Intermediate students are proficient in basic weaving techniques. They do not have difficulty setting up bases, twining, completing over/under weaves and creating rims using the materials offered in a class. They are ready for new weaving techniques.
Advanced: Advanced students are proficient at the beginning and intermediate weaving techniques. Weavers at this level are capable of designing a basket on their own. Students are comfortable with shaping and more challenging aspects of weaving such as intricate patterns and multiple weaves.
All Levels: These classes are offered to students of all skill levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Thursday, January 21st
TH-101: Muffin Basket
Cost: $50.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 5p
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Mary Brown
Description: Bring a welcoming handmade touch to breakfast, brunch, or the dinner table with this practical square basket. Its open-corner construction is designed so a cloth napkin can slip through the corners and cradle muffins, rolls, pastries, or fresh bread. As the basket takes shape, round-reed arrow accents add texture and a distinctive visual detail across the upper weaving. A neatly lashed rim gives the finished piece strength and a polished edge. The result is a useful serving basket with enough character to display even when it is not in use.
Size: 10″ L x 10″ W x 4″ H
Materials: Reed and Cane
Special Tools: No special basket tools needed
TH-102: Woven Twill Bowl
Cost: $50.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 5p
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Marsha Orr
Description: Explore the rhythm and visual movement of twill weaving in a compact round bowl designed as an inviting introduction to the technique. The project begins on a wooden slotted base, then moves from twining into a classic 2-over-1 twill pattern. A crisp matchstick rim frames the bowl and gives the finished form a clean, contemporary look. Several reed colors will be available in class, so participants can choose a color scheme that suits their own style. This is a satisfying skill-building project that produces a decorative bowl suited to a tabletop, shelf, or entryway.
Size: 7″ L x 7″ W x 5″ H
Materials: Wooden slotted base, natural and dyed reed
Special Tools: No special basket tools needed
TH-103: Create a Base of Your Own
Cost: $65.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 9p
Hours: 6
Skill level: All
Teacher: Earlene Kramer Lampman
Description: Turn a meaningful photograph into a custom basket base made especially for you. Before conference, submit an original image – a family portrait, beloved pet, favorite landscape, or another personal photograph – and the instructor will size and prepare it for the project. During class, you will learn how to apply the image to the base and build a decorative border using provided enhancements such as glass, stones, and other accents. After class, the instructor will resin and finish the base for pickup the following day. The completed piece becomes a deeply personal starting point for future weaving or a keepsake worthy of display. Original images only; copyrighted images cannot be accepted.
Size: Depends on size of picture submitted — no larger than 5″x7” (portrait) or 6”x10” (landscape)
Materials: Variety of border materials (reed, glass, stones, etc.), see picture for more info
Special Tools: Scissors, pencil, water bucket
TH-104: Elegant Potbelly Basket -- CLASS FULL
Cost: $90.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 9p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Kathy Petronzio
Description: Create a refined lidded basket whose softly rounded profile gives the classic potbelly form an elegant presence. The basket is woven over a custom puzzle mold, allowing the Hamburg cane to develop a smooth, controlled shape. Cherry wood is used for the base, rim, and lid, bringing warmth and cohesion to the design, while waxed linen contributes to the carefully finished details. This project offers intermediate weavers the chance to work with fine materials and precise shaping while producing a small heirloom-inspired basket that feels equally at home in a display cabinet, on a side table, or holding treasured keepsakes.
Size: 2″ L x 9″ W x 4.5″ H
Materials: Hamburg cane, waxed linen, cherry base and rim
Special Tools: Teacher will provide all tools
TH-105: Cherry Nantucket Bowl
Cost: $85.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 9p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Candy Barnes
Description: Build a graceful Nantucket-style bowl that pairs the warmth of cherry wood with the clean lines of cane weaving. Participants begin by inserting tapered staves into a cherry base, then weave over an acrylic bowl to establish the form. Options for twill patterns and color accents invite personal choice without losing the basket’s traditional character. A coordinating cherry rim is glued in place to complete the design. The finished bowl is compact, polished, and versatile – an appealing introduction to molded Nantucket construction for newer weavers and a pleasing one-day project for those with more experience.
Size: 8″ W x 3.5″ H
Materials: Cherry wood and cane
Special Tools: Teacher will provide all tools
TH-106: Kiamichi
Cost: $55.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 9p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Karen Lowe
Description: Kiamichi – a Choctaw word meaning “Noisy Bird” – brings together natural reed, camouflage space-dyed reed, and seagrass in a richly textured round basket. The project begins on a wooden base and progresses through a varied sequence of intermediate techniques, including triple twining, O2/U2 twill, and 4-rod wale. Careful shaping helps the basket develop its full profile before a traditional rim is attached and lashed. The shifting camouflage tones create movement throughout the sides, while the natural materials keep the overall design grounded and organic.
Size: 6.5″ H x 8.5″ Dia
Materials: 7″ wooden base, natural reed, camouflage space dyed reed, seagrass
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
TH-107: Plaid Overlay Tote
Cost: $100.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 9p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Julie Kleinrath
Description: Make a roomy tote with a bold plaid overlay and thoughtful finishing details from top to bottom. The basket is woven on a wooden base fitted with ball feet, then accented with a two-color paper-rattan overlay that creates the plaid effect. Leather handles make the tote comfortable to carry, and a fabric insert adds a finished interior. With numerous color combinations available, participants can create a version that feels classic, playful, subtle, or dramatic. The completed tote is sturdy enough for projects or outings and polished enough to serve as a standout display piece between uses.
Size: 11.5″ L x 9″ W x 9″ H or 17″ H to top of handle x 2.5″ Dia
Materials: Reed, wood base, paper rattan, leather handles, fabric insert
Special Tools: bent tip packing tool
TH-110A: Madweave Makes You Crazy ( part 1 of 2 day class --continued w/ Friday's 110B)
Cost: $150.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 1p to 5p
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Peggy Thrasher
Description: Give your brain a satisfying workout while learning one of weaving’s most intriguing geometric structures. Unlike standard weaving, Mad Weave moves in three directions at 60-degree angles rather than two directions at 90 degrees. Using satin ribbon and a 2-over-1 twill, participants build an optical pattern that appears to form three-dimensional blocks across the surface of the mat. The two-day format provides time to understand the structure, correct the alignment, and develop confidence with the repeating sequence. The result is a precise, eye-catching mat and a new way of seeing how geometry can shape woven design. Registration includes both sessions.
NOTE: This is a two-day classes. You must sign up for both Class TH-110A and FR-110B.
Size: 6.25″ L x 5″ W x 1/8″ H
Materials: satin ribbon
Special Tools: Embroidery scissors, toothless micro clips
Thursday Night, January 21st
THN-108: Jelly Basket
Cost: $35.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 7p to to 9p
Hours: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Emma Hughes
Description: Enjoy a quick, approachable weaving session and leave with a basket ready to fill. Originally designed to hold two pint jars of jelly, this small handled basket also works beautifully for preserves, baked goods, candles, or other giftable treats. Participants use plain weave to build the basket, then complete it with a wrapped handle that adds both strength and traditional charm. Its manageable size and straightforward construction make it a friendly choice for beginning weavers, while the finished project offers immediate usefulness and plenty of possibilities for seasonal gifting.
Size: 7″ W x 4″ L x 7″ H w/ handle, 3.5″ deep
Materials: Reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
THN-109: Gourd Rainstick
Cost: $40.00
Time: Thursday, January 21st from 7p to 9p
Hours: 2
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Deni Halterman
Description: Transform a long banana gourd into a decorative rainstick that adds sound, texture, and movement to your collection. Beads inside the gourd create the gentle rush of falling rain, while rice paper gives the exterior a colorful artistic surface. A beaded tassel completes the design and adds a final touch of movement. This compact evening class introduces beginning students to the expressive possibilities of gourds without requiring traditional basket tools. The completed rainstick is both an art object and a soothing sound piece – easy to display, enjoyable to use, and unlike any other project in the conference schedule.
Size: 8″-9″ L x 3″ Dia
Materials: Gourd, beads, rice paper, tassel
Tools: Heat Gun, gloves, apron, 1” paint brush
Saturday, January 23rd
SA-301: Reindeer
Cost: $35.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 9a to 11a
Hours: 2
Skill level: All
Teacher: Emma Hughes
Description: Add a handmade herd to your holiday decorating with a reed reindeer pattern offered in three sizes. The construction may look puzzling at first, but once the sequence becomes clear, the form develops quickly and the repetition becomes enjoyable. Each kit includes enough material to make two reindeer in each size. Group them on a mantel, arrange them in a centerpiece, or divide the set into small handmade gifts. Their simple sculptural lines make them playful, versatile, and easy to incorporate into many seasonal styles.
Size: Width 6″, 10″ and 11″, 5″, 8″ and 10″, Offers 3 pattern sizes
Materials: 3 different sizes of reed
Special Tools: Regular basket weaving tools
SA-302: Kaleidoscope Basket
Cost: $80.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Marsha Orr
Description: Let shifting bands of color drive the design of this lively basket woven on a slotted wooden base. Natural and space-dyed reed work together through twining, 2-over-2 twill, 3-rod wale, and continuous over-under weaving, creating the layered movement suggested by the name Kaleidoscope. Waxed linen is used to lash the rim and give the finished basket a crisp boundary. Participants choose the Mardi Gras colorway shown in the sample or Cornucopia, a warmer mix of orange, brown, and black. The project offers intermediate weavers a varied technique sequence and a finished basket with strong visual energy.
Size: 9″ L x 6″ W x 8″ H
Materials: Wooden slotted base, natural and space-dyed reed
Special Tools: Tapestry needle
SA-303: Embellished Round Basket
Cost: $55.00
Time: Saturday, January 24th from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Mary Brown
Description: Begin with a round base, then make the basket your own through color and embellishment. After you choose natural or dyed reed, the project on an 8″ wooden base. Once the rows are woven and the shape is established, participants add the decorative feature that gives the basket its individual character. The generous proportions make the finished piece suitable for storage or display, while the straightforward construction leaves room to focus on even weaving, balanced shaping, and the placement of the final accent.
Size: 10″ H x 8″ Dia
Materials: Wooden base, natural and dyed reed, cane for lashing
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SA-304: Two Acrylic Pour Bases + A Surprise
Cost: $65.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: All
Teacher: Earlene Kramer Lampman
Description: Set weaving aside for a day of color, motion, and experimentation as you create two original acrylic-poured basket bases. Each participant completes one 6-inch round base and one 6-by-10-inch racetrack base, using flowing paint to build patterns that cannot be duplicated. Working on two shapes makes it possible to see how the same pouring approach changes with the surface. Earlene also brings extra items to pour – often an ornament, flowerpot, or another surprise – so the session includes room for play beyond the two main bases. You will leave with custom bases ready to inspire future baskets.
Size: 6″ round and 6″x10″ racetrack
Materials: Acrylic paint, wooden bases
Special Tools: Apron or something old to wear over clothes, scissors, pencil, and a water bucket
SA-305: Braided Border Basket
Cost: $58.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: All
Teacher: Marcia Balleweg
Description: Focus on one of basketry’s most attractive finishing techniques while making a compact round basket. The class begins with a quick weave on a slotted wooden base, giving participants a stable form on which to add round reed and construct the braided border. Because the basket itself is intentionally streamlined, there is time to slow down, understand the sequence, and practice keeping the braid even around the rim. The finished piece is useful on its own, but the larger value of the class is a border technique that can be carried into many future projects.
Size: 4.5″ H x 8″ Dia
Materials: Natural and dyed reed, slotted wood base
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SA-306: Gourd Lidded Bowl
Cost: $70.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 9a to 4p
Hours: 6
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Deni Halterman
Description: Turn a canteen gourd into a lidded mixed-media bowl with color, texture, and a carefully finished focal point. Alcohol inks bring luminous color to the lid, while rice paper transforms the base. A glass or ammonite cabochon is inlaid into the design, and a leather handle completes the lid. Because each gourd carries its own natural curves and markings, the same techniques produce a distinctly individual result for every participant. This class is an accessible introduction to gourd art and offers a broad sampler of surface decoration, inlay, and assembly in a single sculptural project.
Size: 5″ – 6″ H x 8″ – 9″ Dia
Materials: Gourd, alcohol inks, rice paper, inlay, leather handle
Special Tools: heat gun, gloves, 1” paint brush, apron
SA-307: Elegant Acorn Basket
Cost: $85.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 8a to 5:15p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Kathy Petronzio
Description: Interpret one of nature’s simplest forms through fine basketry in this small, sculptural acorn. The body is woven over a resin form, with a wave design incorporated into the sides to add movement and texture. A distinctive lid creates the cap and completes the recognizable silhouette. The full-day class gives intermediate weavers time to work carefully with shaping, pattern placement, and the transition between body and lid. Compact but richly detailed, the finished basket makes a refined seasonal accent, a memorable gift, or an appealing addition to a collection of natural-form baskets.
Size: 4.5″ H x 5″ Dia
Materials: Reed and Hamburg cane
Special Tools: No special tools
SA-308: Nantucket with Cherry Lid
Cost: $90.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 8a to 5:15p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Candy Barnes
Description: Create a compact Nantucket-style basket finished with the rich tone of cherry wood. Tapered staves are inserted into the cherry base, then cane is woven over a class mold to produce a smooth, controlled profile. Participants may vary color and pattern choices as they weave, giving each basket its own character within the traditional form. A cherry rim and fitted cherry lid bring the project together with a cohesive, furniture-like finish. The basket is well suited to holding small treasures, but its precise proportions and warm wood details also make it an appealing object to display on its own.
Size: 7″ W x 4″ H
Materials: Cherry wood, cane
Special Tools: Teacher will provide all tools
SA-309: Double Wall with Wreath
Cost: $100.00
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 8:00a to 5:15p
Hours: 8
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Julie Kleinrath
Description: Build a richly layered double-wall basket around a wood-burned and colored base featuring a wreath design. The inner basket is woven in dyed reed with space-dyed accents, while the outer basket uses natural reed and space-dyed round reed, with the completed inner basket serving as the mold. Twill weaving and a coordinated color band connect the walls visually. At the rim, glass beads sit just above the lashing for a bright finishing detail. A wide selection of base colors, reed, and beads allows participants to coordinate the entire project and create a finished basket with depth from every angle.
Size: 4″ H x 11″ Dia
Materials: Wood base, dyed and natural reed
Special Tools: Bent tip packing tool
SA-310A: Triangle Mad Weave OR Mad Weave Makes You Crazy (1st of 2 day class)
Cost: $150.00 for either class
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 8a to 5:15p
Description: You have the option to learn Triangle Mad Weave OR Mad Weave Makes You Crazy.
Note: These are two-day classes. You must sign up for both the Saturday and Sunday classes.
Hours: 8
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Peggy Thrasher
Materials for both classes: Satin Ribbon
Special Tools: Embroidery scissors, toothless micro clips, tweezers supplied
Prerequisite for Triangle Mad Weave class: Must take Mad Weave Makes You Crazy. All of the instruction is individual.
Description for Triangle Mad Weave: Learn to turn corners with Mad Weave as you create a triangular basket. The basket begins with a solid color Mad Weave mat, then three new colors are added to construct a 36-ribbon base. Three corners are added and the remaining sides join the corners. The artistic composition of 36 vibrant ribbons are woven together into a complex interlaced basket. Your friends will be impressed! Get a good night’s sleep…
Size: 6.5″ L x 6″ x 2″
OR
Description for Mad Weave Makes You Crazy: You will first weave a flat 36-ribbon base to learn how Mad Weave is constructed. Then the ends will be tucked into the back of the base creating a clean edge. You will receive materials to make two mats but will not finish both in class.
Size: 6.25″ L x 5″ W x 1/8″ H
More details are provided in Class TH-110A.
Sunday, January 24th
SU-401: Mini Moses Basket with Baby
Cost: $30.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 9a to 11a
Hours: 2
Skill level: All
Teacher: Karen Lowe
Description: Weave a miniature Moses basket and tuck a crocheted baby inside for a small project with abundant charm. The basket begins on an oval wooden base and uses twining, triple twining, and stacked rows to establish the recognizable cradle shape. The compact scale makes this an enjoyable project, while the combination of weaving and soft detail gives the finished piece a warm, giftable quality. It works beautifully as a nursery accent, a collectible miniature, or a handmade keepsake for someone special. Please select your preference for a baby with natural or multicolored pajamas when you register.
Size: 5″ L x 3.5″ W x 2.25″ H
Materials: Wooden base, reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SU-402: Elbow Basket
Cost: $40
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 9a to 11a
Hours: 2
Skill level: All
Teacher: Marcia Balleweg
Description: Explore a traditional elbow-basket form using oversized reed that makes the structure easy to see and gives the finished piece a bold, sculptural presence. The distinctive bend at the center creates the basket’s recognizable profile and offers a useful study in how material, tension, and shaping work together. Because the design is presented for all levels, newer weavers can experience a classic form with clear guidance, while experienced students can enjoy a focused project in a larger scale. The completed basket brings traditional construction into a strong contemporary silhouette suited to display or practical use.
Size: 5″ L x 3.5″ W x 2.25″ H
Materials: Wooden base, reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SU-403: Mini Maple Flower Frog
Cost: $38.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Kathy Petronzio
Description: Create a petite flower holder that combines Nantucket-style weaving with a practical metal flower frog. Hamburg cane is woven around the form, and a maple base connects the basketry to the iron holder. A small navy rim is lashed with waxed linen for a crisp contrast and carefully finished edge. Once complete, the metal spikes hold small flowers securely, making even a few garden blooms or clipped herbs feel intentionally arranged. At just two inches high, this miniature rewards close attention to detail and becomes a useful tabletop accent rather than a purely decorative collectible.
Size: 2″ H x 2″ Dia
Materials: Hamburg cane, wood base, reed, waxed linen, iron flower holder
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SU-404: Woven Vessel
Cost: $50.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to Noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Mary Brown
Description: Weave a tall, clean-lined vessel whose simple profile highlights even spacing and steady shape. Dyed reed spokes are inserted into a 6-inch wooden base, then the sides are worked in a continuous weave that flows smoothly around the form. A lashed rim completes the basket and provides a tidy structural finish. The generous height makes the vessel suitable for dried flowers, rolled linens, craft tools, or other vertical storage, while the restrained design allows the reed color and workmanship to remain the focus. This is an approachable project with a polished result and broad usefulness at home.
Size: 11″ H x 7″ Dia
Materials: Wooden base, reed and cane
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SU-405: Weaver's Choice --- Chubby Birds OR Beach Critters
Cost: $60.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Earlene Kramer Lampman
Description: Choose your mood before class: cheerful Chubby Birds or relaxed Beach Critters. Each version begins with a themed base selected at registration, and the reed colors are coordinated to complement that design. Participants use triple twining and a 2-over-2, 4-rod wale for most of the basket, then decide between a simple matchstick rim and a more elaborate border. The project combines reliable basket structure with a playful visual theme, giving beginner and intermediate weavers clear technical practice along with enough choice to shape the final personality of the piece.
Size: 2.75″ H x 8.5″ Dia
Materials: Reed
Special Tools: Regular basket tools
SU-406: Beaded Round Bread Basket
Cost: $50.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Teacher: Julie Kleinrath
Description: Add color and a subtle sparkle to a round bread basket woven on a wood-burned and colored base. A plastic mold supports the shape while participants work a twill pattern and add a coordinated band of color. Glass crow beads are placed just above the lashed rim, creating a small but memorable finishing detail. With numerous choices available for the base, reed, and beads, each basket can be coordinated toward a different palette. The finished piece is sized for bread or pastries, yet it’s decorated base and beadwork make it equally suitable for open display.
Size: 4″ H x 7.5″ Dia
Materials: Reed, glass crow beads, wood base, plastic mold
Special Tools: Bent tip packing tool
SU-407: Georde
Cost: $60.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Deni Halterman
Description: Reveal a glowing surprise inside a cannonball gourd by transforming it into a geode-inspired light sculpture. The rounded natural shell becomes the outer stone, while the interior is developed to suggest a crystalline cavity. Fairy lights illuminate the center and intensify the contrast between the earthy gourd exterior and the sparkling interior. Designed for beginners, this project shows how a simple natural form can become imaginative mixed-media art. The completed geode is compact enough for a shelf or tabletop and dramatic enough to draw attention whenever the lights are switched on.
Size: 4″ L x 4″ W x 4″ H x 4″ Dia
Materials: Gourd, Fairy lights
Special Tools: scissors, tweezers, needle nose pliers, 1/2 inch paint brush for acrylics, Nitrile gloves, mask, apron
SU-408: Nantucket Poplar Pencil Cup
Cost: $45.00
Time: Sunday, January 24th from 8a to Noon
Hours: 4
Skill level: Intermediate
Teacher: Candy Barnes
Description: Bring Nantucket-style craftsmanship to the desk or studio with a compact pencil cup built around a practical mesh insert. Tapered staves are set into a poplar base, then cane is woven over the black mesh form to create smooth, even sides. Participants may experiment with color and pattern choices before a matching poplar rim is glued in place. The completed cup is sized for pencils, brushes, crochet hooks, or other small tools, making it a useful organizer as well as a focused study in molded cane weaving. Its modest scale offers intermediate weavers a satisfying project that can be completed in a single morning.
Size: 4″ W x 4″ H
Materials: Poplar wood and cane
Special Tools: Teacher will provide all tools
SU-410B: Mad Weave Makes You Crazy OR Triangle Mad Weave (2nd of 2 day class)
Cost: See SA-310A for cost (There is no additional cost for this 2nd day–Sunday)
Time: Saturday, January 23rd from 8a to noon
Note: These are two-day classes. You must sign up for both the Saturday and Sunday classes.
Hours: 4
Skill level: Beginner
Teacher: Peggy Thrasher
Description: You have the option to learn Triangle Mad Weave OR Mad Weave Makes You Crazy.
Materials for both classes: Satin Ribbon
Special Tools: Embroidery scissors, toothless micro clips, tweezers supplied
Prerequisite for Triangle Mad Weave class: Must take Mad Weave Makes You Crazy. All of the instruction is individual.
Description for Triangle Mad Weave: Learn to turn corners with Mad Weave as you create a triangular basket. The basket begins with a solid color Mad Weave mat, then three new colors are added to construct a 36-ribbon base. Three corners are added and the remaining sides join the corners. The artistic composition of 36 vibrant ribbons are woven together into a complex interlaced basket. Your friends will be impressed! Get a good night’s sleep…
Size: 6.5″ L x 6″ x 2″
OR
Description for Mad Weave Makes You Crazy: You will first weave a flat 36-ribbon base to learn how Mad Weave is constructed. Then the ends will be tucked into the back of the base creating a clean edge. You will receive materials to make two mats but will not finish both in class.
Size: 6.25″ L x 5″ W x 1/8″ H
More details are provided in Class TH-110A.
