Description
Date: September 21st, 2024, 9am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Jeff Wagner & Jenna Bradford
Location: Palisade (Just outside Grand Junction), Colorado (Blue Pig Gallery — See map).
Level: Beginner (No experience needed)
Join us for your first exploration of willow basket weaving! This class covers the foundations of European-style willow weaving. You’ll learn to weave a small, round basket using the simplest weaving techniques. You’ll learn to create a sturdy base, add sides to the basket, and finish your basket with a strong border. At the end of the class, you’ll have all the skills to weave your own baskets and begin to explore more advanced willow weaving techniques.
Skills: Willow harvesting and tending, preparing willow for weaving, simple bases, simple weaves, and simple borders.
