Paint, strip, and weave watercolor paper into amazing, colorful baskets. Working with wooden molds or by hand, students will create several baskets in a variety of sizes and shapes. Beginners will learn simple construction methods and weaving techniques; experienced basket weavers can benefit from exploring new approaches.

Get a literal taste of Folk School magic as you make four projects in four studios! In the cooking studio, bake and decorate (and eat!) elegant sugar cookies that double as delicious works of art. Turn a wooden rolling pin on the lathe and weave a European-style bakery basket perfect for displaying oven-fresh goods. Use the tools and methods of 19th-century tinsmiths to create functional items to continue your baking journey at home. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Students of any level can create the quintessential Shaker basket: the cathead. Start by weaving with prepared black ash splints over a wooden mold. With these basic techniques under your belt, continue to explore Shaker baskets and work on additional pieces of your choice. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Learn to weave a swing-arm spoked basket patterned after the Taghkanic baskets of upstate New York. Start by preparing ash basket splints and hickory and ash rims and handles. Gain an understanding of the geometry of round-bottom baskets and learn how to incorporate their handles and rims. Practice off-the-form basket weaving and leave with a sturdy heirloom to be used and treasured. Intermediate students welcome.

Each year in the fall or winter, gardeners cut back the old year’s iris and daylily foliage to make way for spring growth. Learn how to turn this soft and abundant material into sweet, tiny baskets. Make several small baskets and develop confidence with material preparation, twining, and design. All levels welcome.

Experiment with color combinations of pre-dyed reed that match your decor, fit your personality, and best accentuate your basket style. Possibilities include a tote, a market or storage basket, and more. Expect to create two or more projects during the week, depending on size. All levels welcome; moderate hand strength is required. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Work with strips of cultivated willow bark in this introduction to natural basketry. This easily grown material is astonishingly versatile, strong, and beautiful—plus gentle on the hands and sustainable. We will learn about growing, harvesting, and preparing willow bark through classroom lectures and then apply it to a selection of basket forms and shapes, or even a stylish willow bark hat! All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Nature and artist collaborate, combining the beauty of naturally shed deer antlers with artisan, rib-style basket weaving. Create fanciful and functional Appalachian antler baskets and explore various drilling techniques and sculptural forms. Students will be encouraged to create their own woven antler pieces using a variety of organic colors and natural materials including vines, cordage, reeds, grasses, and fiber. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100.

Learn to weave the Folk School’s signature baskets, many designed by the instructor. Using basic basketry skills, you will recreate the dining hall bread basket; the flat, double-compartment evaluation basket; the handled, round Williamsburg-style name tag basket; and more! Discover how to weave using both a wooden base and a spoke base and depart with a wealth of knowledge to create baskets of your own. All levels welcome. Note: materials fee may exceed $100

Explore basic knots and patterns for basket weaving on palm-sized stones. Then, take it up a notch by weaving more intricate patterns, combining designs, and adding different materials into the mix. Cordage, wire, leather, copper, charms, and beads can all be used to enhance your treasures. Go Zen or go wild—your choice! All levels welcome.

Work with several basketry techniques and a variety of materials including bark, twine, and cordage, to create three or more wearable pouches. Each technique produces a different appearance for each unique pouch. Bring an assortment of personal keepsakes to incorporate in your one-of-a-kind creations.

Learn to weave rib baskets using materials from your own backyard. Basket making time will be intermixed with exploring our outdoor surroundings for suitable weaving materials including grapevine, bittersweet, red osier, and honeysuckle. Discover how to prepare these items for weaving and how to make a black walnut dye bath. Strong hands and the ability to walk uneven terrain is recommended. All levels welcome.

Paint, strip, and weave watercolor paper into amazing, colorful baskets. Working with wooden molds or by hand, create several baskets in a variety of sizes and shapes. Perfect for beginners getting familiar with simple construction methods, as well as for experienced basket weavers seeking a new approach.