SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun

Organized throughWaterford Craft School. More info and registration here. $340 class fee, lunch provided.

In this class, students will make an asymmetrical form basket of out willow. Using traditional willow weaving techniques, we will create this contemporary design inspired by Polish basket maker, Stanislaw Dzuibak. A round base is woven in reverse pair, the stakes are inserted and the sides woven up in three rod wale and French randing. The asymmetrical element and the border of the basket is then woven from the stakes themselves! A sturdy branch handle is incorporated to finish the basket.

Two-day workshops are hosted on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with a one-hour lunch provided each day. Total teachable hours are 12 hours. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

**Please note: this class is geared towards BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) participation. Our host, The Rusty Anvil, is a platform that connects people of color to the outdoors through mindful wilderness trips and ancestral skills workshops. Please respect the intention of this space & only register if you identify as BIPOC.

Organized through The Rusty Anvil. More info and registration here. $50-800 sliding scale. This class includes overnight camping outdoors

Join Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm for a weekend of willow basket weaving! Come and learn about the anatomy of willow and it's history as a healer and a provider and learn new weaving techniques. You'll leave with a basket woven by you! We will be weaving beginners round baskets starting at the base and finishing with optional handles or shoulder straps. Weaving techniques incorporated are pairing, waling, randing and woven rod borders. These functional baskets are sturdy and can be used for foraging, harvesting, or for holding precious items at home. No weaving experience is necessary, but strong hands are a must. All tools and materials will be provided. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday. June 1, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $140 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this one day workshop students will work to weave a round shaped berry basket from the bottom up. Students will learn the traditional methods of stake and strand willow weaving and techniques such as pairing, waling, and French rand. You'll use a simple trac border and pegged stick handle to finish the basket Participants can expect to finish this class with a completed berry basket, perfect for collecting early summer harvests! .

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Register here.

SOLD OUT!! Monday through Friday, June 17 - 21, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Touchstone Center for Crafts. More info and registration here. Class fee is $625 for Touchstone Members, $725 for non-members, plus materials fee. Options for meals and lodging.

Hone in on a particular skill, or spend the week making your first few willow baskets. In this workshop, participants of any willow weaving level can work on a project or skill of their choosing, according to their experience. From round baskets to ovals and square work, from bases to borders, we'll up your weaving game! Please note that if you're a beginning weaver, the first step is always learning baskets made from round bases. Strong hands are a must for working with willow!. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Tuesday through Saturday, August 20 - 24, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

**Please note: this class is geared towards BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) participation. Our host, The Rusty Anvil, is a platform that connects people of color to the outdoors through mindful wilderness trips and ancestral skills workshops. Please respect the intention of this space & only register if you identify as BIPOC.

Organized through The Rusty Anvil. More info and registration here. Sliding scale fee - $50 and above for 2 days, $150 and above for 5 days. This class includes overnight camping outdoors

In this week long workshop students will learn traditional weaving techniques in crafting a basket and other small projects out of willow. The relationship between humans and willow goes back thousands of years and among the many roles of willow as medicine, building material, ecological partner, is its use as a strong basketry material across continents. We will be weaving baskets starting at the base and finishing with optional handles or shoulder straps. Weaving techniques incorporated are pairing, waling, randing and woven rod borders. These functional baskets are sturdy and can be used for foraging, harvesting, or for holding precious items at home. No weaving experience is necessary, but strong hands are a must. All tools and materials will be provided.

We will also explore different ways Willow can be a teacher and support us in processing our thoughts and emotions. We will write, move, and express what wants to emerge from our weaving process. we will make food together around the fire during our meals & here are options to visit the Grafton Peace Pagoda for prayer either in the morning or evening. Students have the option of registering for all 5 days, or for a 2 day class, Friday and Saturday. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $245 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful handled baskets, perfect for gathering an autumn harvest. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and handle. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy basket.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, September 14 & 15, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm each day.

Organized through Sanborn Mills Farm. More info and registration here. $250 class fee plus $50 materials fee. Options for meals and housing.

In this class, students learn and practice traditional weaving techniques while creating beautiful and functional harvesting baskets. We will use an innately colorful selection of willows cultivated at Sanborn Mills and Willow Vale and learn about the cultivation and processing of this historically important natural material. Our baskets will be built from a round base with weaves mostly in the European tradition, including pairing, waling, randing and woven borders. Every student’s basket will be different! This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a base of weaving knowledge or intermediate weavers looking to improve skills and control. Willow is a stronger more tension-y material than many other basketry materials, strong hands are recommended for this course. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class.. Learn more and register here.