Friday Classes

6 X 10" egg basket with lots of detail. Handle is worked first with black hamburg cane then gods eye, finally rim /center belly design. Ribs and weavers are oval/oval and flat reed. This class is thoroughly taught with the concept of rib weaving, theory, and facts to rib weaving. Students may not finish the basket in class but will have the knowledge to complete the basket later.

Prerequisite: basic basket knowledge

Special tools needed for class: basic basket tools

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Thursday

Teacher: Gina Kieft

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-20

Class Fee: $ 60.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 4"H x 10.5"D

Using only round reed, weave this beautiful bowl that is full of MANY techniques! Learn Japanese weave, three rod wale, four rod wale, chase weaving and a beautiful braided border. Weave with Black Onyx and Natural as the main colors. Choose a third color to match your decor. Many color options will be available.

Prerequisite: round reed experience will be helpful

Special tools needed for class: small awl

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Titanic

Teacher: Sheree Bingheim

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-21

Class Fee: $ 80.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 23"L x 10"W x 10"H with Handle

This large rib basket starts with 10" hoops and #10 round reed as the frame. Students will weave 2 God's eyes and learn to insert ribs. Emphasis will be on learning when to add more ribs and filling in triangular weaving spaces. The color is steel gray and natural.

Special tools needed for class: Knife for carving ribs to a point

Shaded Feathers Sewing Basket

Teacher: Julie Kleinrath

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-22

Class Fee: $ 110.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 9"H x 9.5"D

Woven on a round wood base, this basket is a bit of a shaping challenge. The basket will be finished with a hoop for the inside rim. The lid is woven on a wood base that has been wood burned and painted by the instructor. It also has a hoop for its inside rim as well as your choice of knobs. The feathers are added after the basket is woven. Lots of colors and lids to choose from.

Prerequisite: no special weaving experience necessary

Special tools needed for class: a small bent tipped packer (for miniatures)

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Queen's Cup

Teacher: Mary Price

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-23

Class Fee: $ 75.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 6.5"H x 6"D

This basket is woven on a clawfoot wooden base using a variety of techniques, including continuous spiral weave and shaping. The design features triple twine arrows in seagrass, a wired lattice overlay, handle wrap, and a unique rim, all finished with a jeweled medallion.

Special tools needed for class: Insta-cure glue and small weaving clips to secure weaving.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Faded Blues Market

Teacher: Marilyn Parr

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-24

Class Fee: $ 130.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 19"L x 11"W x 18"H with Handle

Woven on a unique shaped wood base that fits to the shape of your hip. It also has a 1/2 split leather handle that fits comfortably on your arm for carrying. The colors used are denim that fades to grey on both the weaving and the additional whirls as they go around. Work will be on shaping and attaching the whirls after the basket is rimmed. Weaver ready for class.

Prerequisite: Basic weaving skills

Special tools needed for class: Basic weaving tools

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Deeper into the Garden

Teacher: Pat Mercer

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-25

Class Fee: $ 80.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 5"L x 11"W x 14"H with Handle

Built on a 5"X14" D-handle, the base of this basket measures 6" wide and grows to app. 11" through diligent attention to shaping using techniques presented. Although this basket begins with start/stop weaving and twining, the majority of the basket is woven in opposing chase weave and turn-backs. A double simple braid provides a delicate-looking rim, and a wrapped handle completes the look.

Prerequisite: familiar with or ready to learn chase weaving, turn-backs and braiding

Special tools needed for class: at least 1 awl, but 3 are preferable.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Quilt Block

Teacher: Pam Milat

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-26

Class Fee: $ 70.00

Weaving Level: Advanced

Size: 3"H x 7.5"D

Utilizing a brilliant array of dyed reed, students will weave a 7.5" diameter bowl from a 1-3-5 twill style base. The challenging sides are completed with a 2/2 continuously woven twill. This striking beauty will become the next treasure in your basket keepers. Not all students will complete their basket within class time but will have sufficient material and instruction to do so independently.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of weaving twills and also from a chart is helpful.

Special tools needed for class: 2-3 Cloth spoke weights; 24-30 gator clips with teeth; tapestry needle

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Equalizer

Teacher: Lorelea Roberts

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-27

Class Fee: $ 104.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 15"L x 5"W x 11"H without Handle

This is an amazing tote where you learn how color placement impacts design. The Vernal Equinox is when we have equal amounts of day and night and signals the time where we begin to have more light! The equalizer is all about balance between light and darkness. Choice of red or black leather handles.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Elegant Pot Belly

Teacher: Kathy Petronzio

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-28

Class Fee: $ 85.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 6"H x 5.5"D with Handle

This wonderful potbelly design is woven over a custom class puzzle mold. The base, rims and lid are cherry. The weaving is Hamburg cane and waxed linen. There is an antique pull on the lid.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

The Tournesol Tote

Teacher: Bonnie Rideout

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-29

Class Fee: $ 80.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 10.5"L x 7.5"W x 8"H without Handle

The Tournesol Tote starts by inserting spokes into a slotted, wood base. Techniques include setting up a wood base, twining, start/stop weaving, start/stop twill weaving and SHAPING! Shaping is really emphasized in this class. The accent colors are rust, chocolate brown, golden brown, and smoked. Pretty chocolate brown braided handles are attached using d-rings.

Special tools needed for class: Insta cure glue

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Our Flag Basket

Teacher: Terri Feutz

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-30

Class Fee: $ 65.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 13"L x 9"W x 7"H with Handle

This basket features a custom made flag design wooded base. The sides are woven in a flag stripe design. The two side handles are wrapped with a blue accent.

Special tools needed for class: insta-cure glue

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

LANSA

Teacher: Debbie Hurd

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-31

Class Fee: $ 67.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 12"H x 6"W x 12"H without Handle

Nice tall tote for experienced beginners/intermediate weavers. Colors are space-dyed & matching ¼” FO dyed reed. Techniques include woven base with fillers, base twining, start/stop weaving, adding overlays, Cherokee Wheels, adding feet & handles. Color choice at class time or you can contact the teacher to pre-select your color choice.

Prerequisite: basic weaving skills

Special tools needed for class: small bent tip packer, spoke weight, cable ties

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Beautiful Braid Broom

Teacher: Jeanne Dudley

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-32

Class Fee: $ 60.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 36"L x 8"W with Handle

The student will design a totally functional broom embellished with braided broom straw. Many choices of straw and string are available. The broom is capped with woven leather. Learn how to add the broom straw for the braid and how to stitch the broom flat.

Prerequisite: No pre-requisites---but broom experience helpful

Special tools needed for class: Teacher provides all broom tools

Pebbles

Teacher: Karen Kotecki

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-3:00PM (6 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-6-33

Class Fee: $ 75.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 4.25"H x 7.25"D

Start on a round oak base with a narrow slot. No twining in spokes. Stop/start weaving gets you gently up the sides. Add overlays for color and texture. Learn to create the center section of Pebbles by weaving and wrapping mellowed seagrass around the spokes. Continue to the top and glue spokes to the rim row. Now it's time to learn the interesting drop-down-and-wrap double rim lashing. Great techniques.

Special tools needed for class: super glue

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Cavalry Saddle Seat Footstool

Teacher: Steve Atkinson

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-12:00PM (4 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-4-34

Class Fee: $ 75.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 16"L x 14.25"W x 15"H

Designed after the antique military saddle seat, this is the newest addition to the collection. Seat is woven in a twill pattern of two colors of your choice to go with any decor. The sturdy seat comes stained, varnished, ready to weave on. NOT TO BE USED AS A STEPPING STOOL.

Special tools needed for class: Heavy duty packing tool, 2x - 4” clamps

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Seagrass All Around

Teacher: Laura Klaus

Day/Time: Friday

1:00pm - 5:00pm (4 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-4-35

Class Fee: $ 85.00

Weaving Level: All Levels

Size: 12"L x 12"W x 6"H without Handle

Without cutting the 1 piece of seagrass, 12 rows will be woven at 3 different times. Keeping the seagrass from twisting will be key to getting this basket woven. Color accents will separate the rows of seagrass. Also learn a braided X on the handles for a nice finish.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Last Flowers of Summer

Teacher: Linda Elschlager

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-36

Class Fee: $ 75.00

Weaving Level: Advanced Beginner

Size: 11"L x 7"W x 8"H without Handle

This basket has a solid racetrack base with a Mountain Swing Handle. A framed weave is added to insert a hand painted flower picture. Painting will already be painted by the teacher prior to class.

Prerequisite: Insertion of stakes, twining and start/stop weaving is helpful.

Special tools needed for class: Regular weaving tools

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

Yarn Basket

Teacher: Cindy Pauchey

Day/Time: Friday

8:00AM-5:00PM (8 Hrs.)

Class Number: FR-8-37

Class Fee: $ 115.00

Weaving Level: Intermediate

Size: 20"L x 12"W x 12"H

This larger basket will hold balls of yarn or anything else you choose to put in it. It might be a comfy place for your dog or cat to lie. You are using two oval hoops. Setting your hoops cross ways will give you a special shape similar to that of a hen basket without a handle. The basket sits flat and is very striking. The colors are brown, sage and natural.

Kit can be pre-ordered directly from the Teacher (See Pre-Ordered Class Kits)

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