Basketry is one of the oldest human technologies — older than pottery, older than metalwork — a quiet and enduring craft carried across continents and generations.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the technique of twined basket weaving, a method that uses two flexible weavers twisted around upright spokes to create a strong, beautiful form. Twining has been practiced in many regions of the world for thousands of years, wherever people worked with plant fibers close at hand.

Together, we’ll explore:

• The fundamentals of twining technique

• How structure and tension create strength

• Working with natural fibers

• Shaping and finishing a small functional basket

This class is designed for beginners, though experienced makers are welcome. You’ll leave with a finished basket and the foundational skills to continue weaving on your own.

We’ll provide local snacks and refreshments from the Food Hub — because good work goes better with something to nibble and a warm drink nearby.

No prior experience necessary — just a willingness to slow down and work with your hands.

About the Instructor Vicky Mcgath:

"I have been making baskets and teaching basket classes for over 40 years. My first basket was an 8” melon basket, taught to me by a friend who had taken a class at the Shilo Inn in Seaside, Oregon. I was hooked! There’s so much satisfaction from creating a basket, whether for function or as an art piece.

When I’m not teaching basket classes, dyeing reed, or cutting kits, I’m also a piano instructor, photographer, and graphic designer."