Description
Dates: September 29th – October 6th, 2024.
Instructors: Mandy Bishop & Forrest Gillies
Location: Wonder Nature Connection outside Boulder, CO. Wonder Nature Connection is private land at 8,500 feet in upper Lefthand Canyon, just down the canyon from Ward, CO.
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.
