Bread Basket with Iron Handles Workshop

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In this in-person class with Kathryn Polletto of Kennebunk Basketry, participants will learn the basic skills of basket weaving, while making a very useful basket to hold bread. An open woven bottom with a twined edge to hold the base in place. Various widths of reed will be used. The participant will have a choice of colors to personalize their basket. The participant will learn how to weave up the sides and finish off the top of the basket. Then the participant will learn to lash on the rim and how to lash on the wrought iron side handles. The basket measures 5″x10″ and 4 3/4″ high. This basket class is good for all levels of basket weaving.
Level: This basket is good for beginners or for those who have some knowledge of basket weaving.
Students will bring from home:
-Basin or Bucket for water
-yard stick or tape measure
-heavy scissors
-pencil
-spray bottle
-awl or knitting needle
-8 to 10 spring clothespins
-small towel
All basket reeds, handles, and materials will be supplied.
Class size: Minimum 5, Maximum 8
Kathy Polletto has been weaving baskets for over 40 years. She began weaving because she was very interested in 18th century history and she admired how utilitarian, everyday items were handmade with such skill. Basket making particularly intrigued her as she enjoyed working with natural fibers such as plant and wood-based materials. She is essentially self-taught. She learned by reading books, as well as by visiting historical sites and craft fairs to observe other craftsmen weaving. Eventually, she joined High Country Basketry Guild in Virginia. There she was able to learn other techniques working with other basket weavers. Kathy has a Facebook page and Instagram page under Kennebunk Basketry. She sells her baskets at Shaker Village.
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Register online at maineshakers.com/event/basket-workshop/