Fall Basket Workshop

 

Off Track Art Workshop

11 Liberty Street, Westminster MD

Under a tent in the OTA parking lot

Saturday, September 17

1pm to 4pm

 

Get ready for fall by weaving a

Simple Round Basket with a Wooden Base

   The simple round basket begins with a 3” wooden base.  The spokes will be glued in place and weaver ready for the workshop.  The round basket is woven with in a continuous over - under pattern.  The basket is completed using the matchstick rim technique. The basket can be used to hold a variety of small items.     All supplies and materials will be provided.

                5” diameter by 6”tall                

Weaving Level: Beginner

Instructor:  Sharon Schaeffer

Cost:  $30 - payable to Sharon Schaeffer

 

Register for the class by emailing Sharon at swschae@gmail.com   Class size is limited to 12 participants so don’t delay!  No same day signup.    Questions?  Contact Sharon 410-967-4482

Gretchen Border Tote

 The Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers Guild tackled the Gretchen border during their monthly weaving workshop. 

Weavers followed a French Shopping Basket pattern courtesy of August Moon Basketry.  The basket begins with a 5" x14" oblong base and seventy-seven stakes.  

The weaving pattern creates an X on both sides of the tote.  Three rows of twining act as the rim row.  Every couple of spokes are tucked inside the basket.  

If you haven't woven a Gretchen border I suggest you watch the YouTube video "Taming the Wretched Gretchen" by Beverly Ashton Vickers.  It is a very helpful resource. 

 

This was not a quick basket, but I am happy with the results.  

I encourage you to challenge yourself with advanced basketry techniques and patterns.  You will be glad you did.