Spring Fever
Beginner
Required Skills:
Basic basketry knowledge is helpful
Class Length:
Half Day
Class Times:
Sunday, 8 am to 12 pm
Spring Fever starts on a wood, slotted base. The basket is woven with a 2/2 twill with beautiful space-dyed reed. Techniques include setting up a wood base to weave, twining, 2/2 twill, and triple twine. A cute button adorns the front. There will be color choices of the flower button at class time. 13” L x 7” W x 4 3/4” H – measurements taken on the finished basket.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $85
For all others: $100
Materials Fee:
$50
Materials Fee Includes:
Pattern All materials to complete the project
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.
- Basic basketry tools
- Insta-cure glue is helpful for securing the spokes into the base
Bonnie wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” In 2006, she created her business, “Bonnie’s Baskets” teaching others how to weave. Shortly after, Bonnie began designing her own baskets, which she absolutely loves to do! In addition to teaching locally, Bonnie loves to travel to teach. Outside of Illinois, her travels have led her to 17 other states. She looks forward to adding a few more to that list!
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
