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Hold and preserve the essence of the seasons like herbs, flowers, and acorns — or any project asking for a woven surface to rest upon. It's a beauty to hang on the wall or from beams by the hearth. 

Round and round we'll go, calling on round-work basketry techniques such as making a slath, three- and four-rod waling, and the French rand. Now, if you read this and ask "What is a French rand?" this is not the class for you! This basket is for people with a strong foundation in weaving a rand. 

Details

• Skill level: Intermediate to beginner-intermediate basket weavers.

• We'll play with subtle color shifts and practice working with willow of different varieties and thicknesses to coax the shape of our basket into the desired form, which is mostly flat. The drying tray with shallow walls and roped willow handles will be an adventurous final touch with the option for untreated sisal roped handles as well. 

• Willow basket making asks for strength and comfort in the hands and wrists. This particular basket will have us bending over a good amount (with ample breaks for stretching!) so please take this into consideration before signing up. 

• Feel free to bring lunch and snacks to enjoy in the common area during breaks. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level.

Prerequisites

You should have some willow basket weaving experience. 

Materials

• A materials fee of $160, included in the price of the class, covers all willow needed for weaving the basket. The willow is hand tended and comes to you from our willow garden in Chimacum