The Long Way Home (Spring Version)
Beginner
Required Skills:
Basic basketry skills
Class Length:
Full Day
Class Times:
Saturday, 8 am to 12 pm
Saturday, 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
The Long Way Home starts by weaving a filled base. Techniques include twining, triple twining, and getting creative with triple twining! About the name: if you follow me on social media, you know I like to dabble in photography and am an avid pickleball player. Many of my posts/photos start off with “on my way home from pickleball” …the creative use of triple twining reminds me of my path on the way home. 14 1/2” L x 9” W x 8” H – measurements taken on the finished basket.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $170
For all others: $200
Materials Fee:
$65
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
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!