Basket Weaving Workshop

Weaving Knowledge Into Form
This Cherokee Double-Wall Basket Workshop offers more than a class—it is a hands-on cultural experience rooted in patience, precision, and ancestral knowledge.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of Cherokee double-wall basket construction, a technique known for its strength, balance, and visual depth. This style creates two walls woven simultaneously, resulting in a seamless, durable basket that holds both function and story.
Each kit thoughtfully includes pre-soaked and hand-dyed reed, core weaving materials, and guidance through every step of the process. You’ll learn proper starts, shaping, tension control, and how the inner and outer walls work together as one structure.
Designed to be accessible for beginners and deeply satisfying for experienced weavers, this workshop emphasizes respect for materials, intentional making, and the rhythm of the hands. With proper supervision, older children and teens may participate, making this an excellent intergenerational learning experience.
Why attendees love this workshop:
• Learn an authentic Cherokee double-wall weaving technique
• Encourages mindfulness, focus, and problem-solving
• A meaningful alternative to mass-produced crafts
• Each basket is completely one-of-a-kind
• Ideal for cultural education, art practice, and heirloom making
Whether you’re reconnecting with tradition, learning a new skill, or creating something meant to last, this workshop is an invitation to slow down, weave with intention, and carry knowledge forward—one row at a time.
Weather permitting we are planning to work down by the Little Miami River. Plan to bring: sunscreen, drinks, and wear clothing you don't mind getting wet or potentially dirty.
Please note: Pre-registration is required, register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVsPJrIOJVQ80a9GSZG78f3BJ5id7x56na9L_oUdVkqR-Hvw/viewform . You must also purchase your weaving kit ahead of time.