Square Twill Basket

Skill Level

Intermediate

Required Skills:

Students should know how to read a twill pattern.

Class Schedule

Class Length:

Full Day

Class Times:

Friday, 8 am to 12 pm
Friday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Description

Start with a basket over 2, under 2 twill using gray/wine or gray/navy and natural reeds. Twine to keep base in place. Upset the spokes and continue the twill up the sides. A rope handle and waxed linen lasher finish the basket.

Fees

Registration Fees:

For FTWG Members: $170

For all others: $200

Materials Fee:

$50

Materials Fee Includes:

Dyed and natural reed Waxed linen and needle for base and sides Rope handles with beads Pattern and grid

Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.

Students to Bring

  • Basket tools
  • Scissors
  • Packer
  • Cable/zip ties
  • Measuring tape
  • Bucket
  • Two towels (one for natural and one for dyed reed)

Instructor Bio

Peggy has been making baskets for over 30 years and teaching for over 25 years. She enjoys mixing up colors and weaving techniques in her baskets. Working with students is a terrific source of ideas for future baskets.