Zoom Basketweaving Classes
Choose from seven online basketweaving classes
This Fall and Winter we are offering seven different fun and interesting baskets for you to weave. Take one class or take them all!
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.
Registration for each class ends two weeks before the class to allow time for kits to be sent. So don’t wait, some classes fill early!
Payment can be made through Paypal (including with your credit card) or you can send a check made out to “NBG” to
Pat Robben
55 Knapps Rd
Stephentown, NY 12168
2026 – 2027 Fall/Winter Zoom Classes
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If you are purchasing both a membership in NBG and classes, please put the membership, class registration and classes in your cart together.
Registration is free for NBG members, but you must add the registration product to your cart before you can add any classes.
Non-members can sign up beginning on September 6, 2026
Classes
| Advanced Level Flat Reed $115.00 Class FullWednesday, October 7 , 2026 andWednesday, October 14 , 202612:00 PM – 4:00 PMLength: 14″, Width: 11″, Height: 6″ Prerequisites: Students should be proficient at twills. It is an over 3/under 2 twill. While the twilling is not real complicated, twilling at the same time one is shaping the basket makes it more difficult. Students should have done a few cathead style bases and have a good understanding of them. This basket is woven in gorgeous colors of russet, tangerine, scarlet and wine in 3 mm flat oval. The base is a solid 3/3 twill. A decorative strip of gold colored wire and beads add sparkle using ti twining method. The last few rows may create a challenge as we weave in the opposite direction to create the arrow. The rim and rim filler are dyed and the basket is lashed with waxed linen. The instructor will supply small bobbins pre-loaded with the wire and a needle to sew the rim. Slow weavers may need to finish after class but should understand how it is done. Standing is generally required for the cathead. Students may also choose to make a smaller basket by reducing the number of spokes in increments of 5. Materials supplied: 1/4” & 3/8” flat reed, 4 & 7 ply waxed linen, 3mm flat oval dyed 4 colors, 3/8” FO dyed, #6 round reed dyed, seagrass, wire, needle, glass beads & 2 small bobbins (students keep bobbins & needle) Tools needed: Two spokes weights are a must. Usual tools including, spray bottle, water container, towel, regular & small clips, angle cutters, scisssors, electrical ties, cutting board & scarfing tool, packing tools, measuring tape, .small needle nose pliers, and any other tool you like to use. | |
| Intermediate Level Flat Reed $104.00 Thursday, November 12 , 20269:00 AM – 5:00 PMLength: 11″, Width: 5.5″, Height: 11.5″ Prerequisites: Comfortable with Start/Stop Weaving, 3 Rod Wale and Rimming. This versatile wastebasket begins with a 5″ x 8″ Corner Round wooden slotted base. Techniques are continuous twill, triple twining in pairs and overlay vertical color to set off the beauty of the center twill and insert decorative loops. Specify either Autumn Space Dyed color or Pastel Space Dyed. They are great for any room of the house! Materials supplied: All reed, pattern and base. Tools needed: Shaver, flat weave rite tool, packer, spray bottle. | |
| All Levels Flat Reed $50.00 Saturday, December 5 , 202610:00 AM – 2:30 PMLength: 6-7″, Width: 6-7″, Height: 3.5″ Prerequisites: None. This is a perfect first basket for holding party napkins or giving as a gift when attending a party or holiday event Cocktail napkins are typically 5x 5 inches. Woven on a plain base, this basket weaves up quickly and introduces weavers to weaving straight sides, adding a few rows of twining, fitting and lashing a rim. Materials supplied: Flat reed, flat oval reed, sea grass rim filler, lasher, dyed round reed, a few clothespins and cable ties. Tools needed: Table space large enough to lay out the wet spokes (initially 20″” x 20″”), | |
| Advanced Beginner Level Flat Reed $75.00 Wednesday, January 20, 202710:00 AM – 4:30 PMDiameter: 7″, Height: 4″ Prerequisites: Students should be comfortable with flat reed baskets and 3 Rod Wale. This colorful basket introduces several engaging weaving techniques. Students will work with a wood base and practice the following skills: Materials supplied: Wood base, natural and dyed reed. Tools needed: Sharp scissors to cut through reed, packer & straight tip weaverite tools, small clips for weaving rows, and larger clips for rims. | |
| All Levels Flat Reed $60.00 Saturday, January 30 , 2027 andSaturday, February 6 , 202710:00 AM – 12:30 PMLength: 12″, Width: 7″, Height: 5″, Height with Handle: 10″ Prerequisites: Has hopefully made one flat reed basket. Willingness to do a little homework between sessions on side rows IF student is a slow weaver This is a traditional market basket that is perfect for filling with birthday, shower or other goodies. Woven over a plain base, it has two swing handles to make it easy to put your items inside. Learn how to shape a rectangular basket that becomes an oval shape with straight sides; how to insert handles and how to lash around handles. Choice of color on the trim rows – blue/green; red/orange, all one color. Materials supplied: Flat reed, flat oval reed, sea grass rim filler, lasher, dyed or natural flat oval reed for trim rows, handles and a few clothespins and cable ties. Tools needed: Table space large enough to lay out the wet spokes (initially 20″x 20″), | |
| All Levels Gourd $85.00 Class FullFriday, February 19, 2027Saturday, February 20, 202712:00 PM – 4:00 PMLength: 6″, Width: 6″, Height: 6″ Prerequisites: None Learn to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. On a hard-shell gourd, you’ll combine knotless netting, couching, beading, and open/closed coiling. With these techniques, you can create simple or elaborate weaving. You will be able to choose from several color combinations of painted, pre-finished gourds, hand-dyed cord, thread, and beads. You don’t need to know how to weave to take this class. The first day of class you will learn to open and close coil and add beads to the design. The second day of class you will learn to knotless net to a couched row of cord. Materials supplied: drill bit, needle, tiger tape, 5″ to 6” ready-to-weave gourd, waxed linen cord, hand-dyed cord, beads, mini awl and step by step color photo instructions. Tools needed: Drill, awl, scissors, pencil, apron | |
| All Levels Flat Reed $60.00 Tuesday, March 9 , 202710:00 AM – 2:30 PMLength: 16″, Width: 16″, Height: 16″, Height with Handle: 22″ Prerequisites: Experience rimming and lashing is a plus. This elbow basket is also known as a Choctaw gathering basket. Traditionally used to gather herbs and flowers, It makes a nice wall or door basket. It is also used in weddings with bride and groom labels on either side. Pieces of paper are put in the basket with a wish for either to be put in the openings, but combined in the bottom for married well-wishes. Materials supplied: All reed and written instructions Tools needed: Clippers or scissors, weights for reed. |
