Willow Berry Basket

You will lay a slath base, then move through waling, pairing, and slewing to build the sides, finishing with a rod border, with an optional wrapped-core handle if you like. Willow asks for some hand and finger strength, and a little weaving experience helps here, though keen beginners are welcome. SKILLS LEARNED Tying a slath base Waling and pairing up the sides Slewing for a fuller wall Finishing with a rod border Adding an optional wrapped-core handle DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE A focused willow project that asks for some hand and finger strength. Some weaving experience helps here, though keen beginners with patience are welcome. WORKSHOP RHYTHM 8 hours · 1-hour break · includes light snacks and tea WHAT TO BRING All weaving materials and tools are provided. A water bottle and any snacks you may need. Food for longer workshops, if you are staying through a break. Comfortable clothing for hands-on making. PIONEER LODGE Workshops take place at Pioneer Lodge, a historic community hall in Parkvale, next to the arena and curling rink. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, has off-street parking, and includes a kitchen with a fridge and microwave. SNACKS & TEA Light snacks and tea will be available. Please bring a lunch and any extra food you need for the day, along with a water bottle. LONGER WORKSHOPS This is a full-day workshop with a 1-hour break partway through. Bring something to store in the fridge or heat in the microwave, or head out for a bite nearby. CHILDREN & YOUTH This is an intermediate workshop, generally best suited to adults or older youth with some weaving experience. This workshop is part of a full Weekend of Weaving: https://www.halfmoonbaskets.com/weekend-of-weaving-september-2026?utm_source=luma See the schedule: https://www.halfmoonbaskets.com/weekend-of-weaving-september-2026#schedule See all workshops: https://www.halfmoonbaskets.com/weekend-of-weaving-september-2026#workshops