Instructor: Zsa Lobel

Dates: Wednesday May 18 & Thursday May 19

Time: 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Description: You know you've always wanted to learn how to weave a basket - so jump right in! The finished market basket is approximately 6"W x 14" L and 5" D and features a wrapped wood handle. You will be weaving in natural reed and one color of your choice.

In this class you will learn 7 basic skills needed for most basket designs:

• Wrapping a wood handle
• Laying out the basket with staves
• Incorporating a handle
• Twinning the base for stability
• "Upsetting" the basket
• Weaving
• Attaching and lashing a rim

Most other baskets weaving classes require this beginning class first.  All Material and tools are provided.

Location: Boarding House, Historic Johnson Farm on Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC

Class Fee: Members: $65.00; Non-members: $90.00

Materials Fee:  $10.00, paid to Instructor on the first class day

Skill Level: Beginner

Maximum number of students: 4

The last day to register for the class is May 11, 2022.  To secure your seat in the class, send check along with Sign-Up Form to:

Heritage Weavers and Fiber Arts (HWFA)

3346 Haywood Road

Hendersonville, NC 28791

OR

Drop it by the Boarding House Monday through Friday 10 am – 1 pm