Basket Weaving Classes by Gina

ALL NEW CLASSES FOR WINTER/SPRING 2010!
All classes offered 3 times a week:  A basket requires ONE 3 1/2 hour class (unless noted differently).

All classes include material and instruction fees (unless noted).
Class size is limited.  Reservations are REQUIRED for the time slot you would prefer.  All materials are cut and dyed prior to the class.  A $5 cancellation fee will apply unless given a 48 hour notice.

Classes Offered:
Monday evenings 6:00 - 9:30 PM
Tuesday mornings 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 9:30 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM


SATURDAY CLASS - Bulls Eye - January 23

 

This Saturday class includes lunch, instruction fee & material fee.  Reservations are a MUST!

This fun to weave twill basket is just the right size for magazines, mail or toting to your favorite event.  Choose two of your favorite colors to weave into the basket.
 
Skill Level:  All
Hours:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Price:  $40.00
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House 4 Wrent  -  January 25, 26, or 27

A great beginner basket - perfect for any room.  A variety of bird and flower embellishments are added to the basket to match the wire handle..

Basket Dimensions:  11" x 5" x 5½"
Skill Level:  All

Price:  $27.00
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Hearty Basket  -  February 1, 2, or 3

Just in time for Valentine's Day, this basket features a square to round shape, vine heart handles and woven hearts in all your choice of colors.

Basket Dimensions:  10" x 9"
Skill Level:  All

Price:  $34.00
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In The Pines - February 8, 9, or 10

Start this basket on a beautiful wood base with cut out pine trees.  The side weaving has a fun play with color using different size reed.  Learn a beautiful braided border.

Skill Level:  All
Dimensions:  10" x 12" x 5"

Price:  $30.00
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Tiny Twill  -  February 15, 16 or 17

Starting on an oval wood base, weave this continuous twill weave basket with your choice of color.  Learn a fun match stick rim and carve your own handle.

Skill Level:  All

Price:  $27.00
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SATURDAY CLASS - Open Weave  -  February 20

 

 

This Saturday class includes lunch and instruction fee.  Material fee not included.

Using Weave anything you want.  Choose any style basket you would like to weave or finish one previously started.


Skill Level:  All
Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Price:  $10.00 plus materials
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O'Lucky  -  February 22, 23, or 24

A fun Holiday basket!  Learn triple twining and how to insert a swing notched handle.  Embellish the basket with lots of festive fun items supplied in class.

Basket Dimensions:  8" x 5" x 6"
Skill Level:  All

Price:  $27.00
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Cherokee Market  -  March 1, 2, or 3

Weaving with your choice of color, learn to weave following the shape of the rectangular hoop for a handle.  end the basket with a double lashed rim.

Skill Level:  Intermediate
Dimensions:  10" x 6" x 10"

Price:  $32.00
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Open Weave  -  March 8, 9, or 10

 

Weave anything you want.  Choose any style basket you would like to weave or finish one previously started.

Skill Level:  All

Price:  $6.00 plus materials
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Easter Egg Door Basket - March 15, 16, or 17

 

Shaping is the key to weaving this fun Easter egg basket.  Beginning on an oval hoop, choose from a variety of colors to 'dye' your egg.  A back filling technique is taught to keep the egg evenly woven over the hoop.  Finish the basket with a scalloped, braided rim.

Basket Dimensions:  6" x 9"
Skill Level:  Intermediate

Price:  $26.00
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 SATURDAY CLASS - Double Barrel Egg Basket - March 20

This Saturday class includes lunch, instruction fee & material fee.  Reservations are a MUST!

Learn a three point lashing, rib insertion, turn backs and twill arrow embellishment on this beautiful egg basket.  Shaping will be emphasized. 

Skill Level:  Intermediate
Hours 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Price:  $33.00
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Copper Pot -  March 22, 23, or 24

Starting on a 3" wood base, learn to add copper wire and copper beads as decoration while shaping.  Finish the basket with copper bead handles and copper rim filler.

Basket Dimensions:  5" x 5"
Skill Level:  All

Price:  $30.00
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Tasha's Tote -  March 29, 30, or 31

Using the shaker cheese style weave, learn a strong hexagonal pattern that will take a lot of abuse.  Bamboo handles are added for easy carrying.  An optional cloth insert will be offered.

Basket Dimensions:  6" x 10" x 10"
Skill Level:  Intermediate

Price:  $34.00
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Chinese Lantern - April 12, 13, or 14

*  NOTE:  THIS IS A TWO WEEK CLASS  *
Starting April 12, 13, or 14


Using an egg shaped glass vase as a mold, weave this elegant basket.  Learn to weave a foot, triple twining, chase weaving, lattice weave, a braided border and an intertwined embellishment in your choice of color.

Basket Dimensions:  6" x 9"
Skill Level:  Intermediate
TWO WEEK CLASS!!
Price:  $35.00
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SATURDAY CLASS  -  Open Weave  -  April 17

 

This Saturday class includes lunch and instruction fee.  Material fee not included.

Weave anything you want.  Choose any style basket you would like to weave or finish one previously started.

Skill Level:  All
Hours:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Price:  $10.00 plus materials
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Phlox Garden - April 26, 27, or 28

*  NOTE:  THIS IS A TWO WEEK CLASS  *
Starting April 26, 27, or 28


Using Weave a round base then flare the continuous side weaving to make a lovely shopping basket.  Learn a complete Gretchen border and wrapped handle.

Basket Dimensions:  14" x 9" x 16"
Skill Level:  Intermediate
TWO WEEK CLASS!!
Price:  $38.00
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