Winter Basketweaving Classes

Choose from five online basketweaving classes

Take a basketweaving class on Zoom. You will be mailed a kit in advance, then you will join us on Zoom to learn to make your own special basket. Your teacher will show the weaving techniques that are used (some people have mentioned that it was actually easier to see the demonstration on Zoom than in person). She will answer all of your questions and give you suggestions to make your basket even better. And you’ll be able to spend time with other basket weavers. Online classes are really fun!

The kits will be sent directly to you by the teacher. Information needed to join the Zoom meetings will be emailed to you 48 hours before the first meeting of the class.

Registrations for each class end two weeks before the class to allow time for kits to be sent.

Payment can be made through Paypal (including with your credit card)

or you can send a check made out to “NBG” to
Kimberley Harding
20 Pamela Rd
Portland, ME 04103.

2022 Winter Classes

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Registration is free for NBG members, but you must add the registration product to your cart before you can add any classes.

Non-members registration is $10 per class. Save money by joining as an NBG member!


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Classes


Criss Cross Basket with Robin Ingram	All Levels Flat Reed $52.00 March 12, 2022 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (with a break for lunch) Diameter: 11", Height: 3 1/2" Prerequisites: This basket could be made by a total beginner as well as someone who has made a few flat reed baskets. The new skill is filling the base with the diagonal weavers. Weave a start-stop basket with sides flaring out just a little bit. Shape and fit a rim. Weave in fillers on the base that become cross stitches. You will have a choice of colors (green, blue or raspberry) for the fillers. Materials Supplied: Flat reed, flat oval reed, sea grass rim filler, lasher, dyed reed, a few clothespins and cable ties. Tools needed: Table space large enough to lay out the wet spokes (initially 20" x 20") Pencil Sturdy scissors for cutting the reed Measuring tape Container for water to soak reed - I use a dishpan Spoke weight or weight such as a can of soup for holding down the spokes while weaving the base of the basket (optional) A few extra clothespins if you have them (optional) A rasp or scraper if you have one Add to cart
Swirl Utensil Holder with Sharon Klusmann	Intermediate Level Flat Reed ⋅ Round Reed $71.00 This Class is Closed January 29, 2022 9:00 AM -3:30 PM Diameter: 5", Height: 7" Prerequisites: Comfortable with Triple Twining. This beautiful swirl design features triple twining using both flat oval and round reed. It begins with an octagon wooden base and has the capacity for holding lots of kitchen utensils. A mold is provided for you in class and can be taken home. Also learn this triple X’d rim using wax linen. Colors available: Gray (pictured). teal, burgundy, red, blue, hunter green, black and smoked. Materials supplied: Complete kit, mold to take home and pattern Tools needed: Scissors, flat Weave Rite tool, packer, tape measure and tapestry needle. Add to cart
Fancy Pants with Sharon Klusmann	Advanced Level Round Reed $82.00 February 5 - 6, 2022 1:00 PM -5:00 PM Diameter: 9 1/2", Height: 4 1/2" Prerequisites: Must have Round Reed techniques mastered such as setting up an all Round Reed base. Other skills that the student should be proficient in are triple twining and a braided rim. This stunning colorful bowl is set up with an all round reed base with a Japanese weave in 3 different colors. Learn how to invisibly hide the ends of your round reed securely. The sides are triple twined and twilled using my flat oval Spring Space Dyed reed. The spokes are used to create this striking braided rim. Embellish with the pre-made flower with beaded center. Great size for serving snacks or rolls. All kits will be the color of the picture. Materials supplied: A complete kit with embellishment and pattern Tools needed: Scissors, crimper, pointed awl, packer, tape measure, pencil. Add to cart
Seashells and Knotless Netting on a Gourd with Jane Wilson	Beginner Level Gourd ⋅ Seagrass $85.00 This class is full February 19 - 20, 2022 1:00 PM -5:00 PM Width: 4 1/2 - 5 1/2", Height: 3" Prerequisites: None You will learn to coil with seagrass on the edge of a hard shell gourd, how to apply knotless netting around the gourd and embellish with seahells. You can use the pre-drilled seashells provided or drill the holes yourself (a drill bit and shells will be provided). Materials supplied: Cut, Cleaned and Painted Gourd 1/2” Tiger Tape 3/32” drill bit Seagrass 6 ft. Bulky Wool Yarn Roving 4 ply waxed linen cord Beading thread # 20/18 Tapestry Needle Beading needle Beads, Size 6 and 11 Seashells with predrilled holes Tools needed: 4 to 6 Craft Clamps (available from dollar store) Pencil Tape Measure Cordless Drill Scissors Awl Heat tool/hair dryer Add to cart
Double Wall seagrass – Rimmed As You Like with Anne Bowers	Intermediate Level Flat Reed ⋅ Seagrass $107.00 March 25 & April 8, 2022 1:00 PM -5:00 PM Width: 8", Height: 5" Prerequisites: Comfortable with 2/2 twill This double wall basket has a twill base woven in smoked and natural reed. The inside wall is reed, and the outside wall is seagrass. Students will have 3 options for rimming - Wrapped with a Rib, Chicken Tracks and Wrapped Rim Filler. Quite a sturdy basket - lots of 'aha!' moments and good tips. Materials supplied: Smoked and natural reed, seagrass Tools needed: Spoke weight, knife or sure-shaver for rim, shears, awl. Add to cart