Willow Basketry Classes
Buckeye Gathering
Find me again this year at Buckeye Gathering, along with an incredible assortment of other instructors, on Lake Concow in California.
Learn more about Buckeye here.
Weave a Willow Market Basket
Join me in May at the beautiful Plas Newydd Farm in Ridgefield, WA, just 30 minutes north of Portland, for a weekend of weaving with willow.
In this 2-day class you’ll make a round, handled basket in the traditional European stake and strand style — a great foundation for your future explorations in basketry.
We’ll weave with a combination of cultivated and wild willows grown right here in Ridgefield and throughout the region. We’ll spend two full days weaving our baskets, and as time allows we’ll discuss everything from harvesting willow to prepping your materials for weaving. This is a great class for beginners, or any weavers looking to strengthen their basic stake and strand skills. You’ll come away with your own hand-woven willow basket great for going to market, gathering, storage, and everyday household use.
More info & registration here: Weave with Willow: Market Basket Workshop • PN Farm
Private Weaving Lessons
If you prefer to learn 1-on-1, reach out about a private weaving lesson! These can be focused and follow your own natural pace, and be customized to your learning style. Just use the contact form in the menu to drop me a line if you’re interested or have any questions.
Depending on what you’re interested to learn, private lessons cost around $250 per day, plus cost of materials. Additional students can be added for $50 per day (plus cost of weaving materials), which can bring the per person cost down, so you can learn with a friend or two. Reach out to discuss options!
Echoes in Time
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Most years I teach at the Echoes in Time gathering in Oregon. Stay tuned for more info to come about 2026!
Learn more about Echoes in Time here
Weave a Willow Basket at Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative
Weave A Willow Basket!
Stake and Strand — Weave a round willow basket with Ridgefield artist Robin Brady in this 2-day spring workshop at Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative in Ridgefield, Washington.
Weave a willow basket using a combination of cultivated and wild willows — some harvested right here at Plas Newydd Farm!
In this 2-day class you’ll make a basket in the traditional European stake and strand style — a great foundation for your future explorations in basketry. As time allows we’ll add handles and discuss everything from harvesting willow to prepping your materials for weaving. This is a great class for beginners, or any weavers looking to strengthen their basic stake and strand skills. You’ll come away with your own hand-woven willow basket great for gathering, storage, and everyday household use.
Ticket price includes an $80 materials fee for the willow. Participants should provide:
A fixed blade or locking knife
Your favorite sharp pruners if you have them (or you may use the instructor provided ones)
Any additional seating cushion, back support, or special chair you need to be comfortable
Layers for sun/weather if you wish to work or have lunch outside
Lunch and a water bottle (light snacks, coffee, tea and water will be provided throughout the weekend)
Note – Weaving with willow is hard work! Expect to spend 7 focused weaving hours per class day, and to use your hand and upper body strength throughout the class.
Find more info here: Weave A Willow Basket! • PN Farm
