Splint Woven Storage Basket Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

with Joan Carrigan This is a classic indispensable storage basket ready to be put to use in the home or garden. Split weaving with flat reed is strong and durable and lends itself to incorporating twill patterns. We will look at control of shape and material handling in this mid-sized basket as well as discuss options on how baskets can be finished with dyes, wood stain or milk paints. Suitable for all levels of experience – including beginner. HCP Members $115 Non Members $135 To register, call 250 479 6162.

Cedar and Willow Cat’s Head Basket Workshop

with Joan Carrigan This basket is woven with cedar bark spokes and willow bark is woven in a continuous twill pattern. We will shape the basket in the style of the Cat's Head basket associated with the Shaker tradition. These baskets start with a square base and are woven in a unique way to achieve […]

Willow Tension Tray Workshop

with Joan Carrigan Learn the art of basket weaving with artist Joan Carrigan. Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a  discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. This project offers a wonderful introduction to working with willow and in the process you will create […]