Classes for November and December Held at Good Note in the newly renovated Garage Loft.
Nov 3 Basic Beginner Willow Basket
Nov 3 Basic Beginner Willow Basket
Using a Wood Cookie Base and locally collected Ditch Willows we will learn two basic side weaves and a border in an evening.
November 3, 6 - 8:30 pm
$45 or PWYC
Please Register by filling out this Registration Form
Covid protocols include vaccination, masks, distancing and a rapid test. Please bring your own pruning shears, knife, snacks and drinks.
November 3, 6 - 8:30 pm
$45 or PWYC
Please Register by filling out this Registration Form
Covid protocols include vaccination, masks, distancing and a rapid test. Please bring your own pruning shears, knife, snacks and drinks.
Nov 6 Cattail Hat
A great fashion statement! We will learn basic twining of cattail leaves, how to harvest and store them and weave them into shapes. Perhaps, your head, or perhaps a water bottle cover.
Registration form
November 6 11am - 4pm
$90 or PWYC
Registration form
November 6 11am - 4pm
$90 or PWYC
Nov 12 and 13 Bicycle Basket
Learn a basic Oval Base weave . Some weaving experience would be a benefit but not required. Please let me know if you'd like to help with the willow collection for this class. We will be using all native, locally sourced willows. Please bring pruning shears and a sharp knife, snacks, lunch and drinks.
Nov 12 evening from 6 to 9 and Nov 13 11 - 5 pm Both days are required for this bigger basket Registration Form $120 or PWYC
Nov 12 evening from 6 to 9 and Nov 13 11 - 5 pm Both days are required for this bigger basket Registration Form $120 or PWYC
All classes have a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 8. Please register a week before the class. Refunds available until then or if class cancels due to low enrollment. If the Class is not yet full, but there is room, last minute registration is possible up to 8 students. Covid protocols include vaccination, masks, distancing and a rapid test. Please bring your own snacks and drinks. Some day soon we shall potluck again!
Online:
Maryann is hosting an online community of Basket makers called Alberta Natural Baskets ( on facebook). Last winter, there were weekly Sunday Live Sessions where bundles of materials were ordered ahead and delivered to a central Edmonton location ( to be emailed to registrants) , The live videos are still available for viewing in the Past event set up for each session. Please refer to the facebook events, past events section, in that group and read all the details there to benefit from those sessions.
This was the schedule :
Jan. 10 Spiral weave
Jan. 17 Twining in Cattail
Jan. 24 Twining in Dandelions
Jan. 31 Waling Willow on a predrilled wood base, then finishing with a 3 by 2 border (big day!!)
Feb. 7 Round 3 x 3 Base
Feb. 14 Willow Bird feeder
Feb. 21 Willow Plant Trellis
Feb. 28 Scaloming uprights on a tray-type base
Mar. 7 English and French Randing
Mar. 14 Oval Bases
The following will soon resume, assuming Covid numbers continue to decline:
Open Weave sessions. First Saturday of Each Month 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Bring your own weaving materials or seek help from Maryann ahead of time on sourcing local ditch willows, or soaking cattails from here. This is a chance for everyone to hone their skill or perhaps gain a nuance that hasn't been attempted yet. I can show a few things but it is also a time for me to weave with you and not be just the teacher. You may learn by watching as well! We will be gathering around an outdoor fire as long as we can. Email ahead if you are coming. borchfam@hotmail.com Bring your own tools, water bottles and/or thermos with tea/coffee, snacks for yourself ( I can't wait till we can share food again...) And three pairs of wool socks! (cant weave with cold toes, its a known fact :)
Maryann is hosting an online community of Basket makers called Alberta Natural Baskets ( on facebook). Last winter, there were weekly Sunday Live Sessions where bundles of materials were ordered ahead and delivered to a central Edmonton location ( to be emailed to registrants) , The live videos are still available for viewing in the Past event set up for each session. Please refer to the facebook events, past events section, in that group and read all the details there to benefit from those sessions.
This was the schedule :
Jan. 10 Spiral weave
Jan. 17 Twining in Cattail
Jan. 24 Twining in Dandelions
Jan. 31 Waling Willow on a predrilled wood base, then finishing with a 3 by 2 border (big day!!)
Feb. 7 Round 3 x 3 Base
Feb. 14 Willow Bird feeder
Feb. 21 Willow Plant Trellis
Feb. 28 Scaloming uprights on a tray-type base
Mar. 7 English and French Randing
Mar. 14 Oval Bases
The following will soon resume, assuming Covid numbers continue to decline:
Open Weave sessions. First Saturday of Each Month 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Bring your own weaving materials or seek help from Maryann ahead of time on sourcing local ditch willows, or soaking cattails from here. This is a chance for everyone to hone their skill or perhaps gain a nuance that hasn't been attempted yet. I can show a few things but it is also a time for me to weave with you and not be just the teacher. You may learn by watching as well! We will be gathering around an outdoor fire as long as we can. Email ahead if you are coming. borchfam@hotmail.com Bring your own tools, water bottles and/or thermos with tea/coffee, snacks for yourself ( I can't wait till we can share food again...) And three pairs of wool socks! (cant weave with cold toes, its a known fact :)
