Wind and the Willow

Willow Obelisk (April 25, 2025, afternoon class, 1:00-5:00 pm)
2025-01-25 01:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome.
Create a garden obelisk in this half-day (1:00 to 5:00 p.m.) workshop. It’s the perfect support for climbing flowering vines, vegetables or a simple string of fairy lights.
Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in your garden or can be used as a standalone feature. The base diameter of the obelisk will be 12 to 15” and will reach a height of 4 to 6’ so please be sure you have space to fit it in your vehicle!
Some of the skills you will learn in this class include material handling, structural shaping, and rope and wale weaving – all practical basketmaking skills.
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Class Notes and Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our class notes and Cancellation Policy before registering for any of our classes.

Heart Sculptures (February 8, 2025)
2025-02-08 09:30 - 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
A one-day class to make hearts, hearts, hearts! Hearts of curly willow, hearts woven with random weaves, sculptural or simple — make as many as your heart desires. A fun day of creativity and inspiration!
Single-day workshop, Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:30-4:30
Course fee: $130 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks) , fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Plant Support (May 10, 2025)
2025-03-10 10:00 - 16:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
A one-day class, 10:00-4:00 p.m., is perfect for new weavers and those wanting to hone their skills. All experience levels are welcome!
This willow plant support (also known as a peony crown) will make a beautiful addition to your flower garden. Use it to help keep those blowsy perennials upright or as a support for climbers like sweet peas.
In this class you will learn or practice basketry skills: the Irish mouth weave and wale.
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, a take-home practice border board, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Willow Hare Sculpture (April 5 & 6, 2025, 9:00-4:30 both days)
2025-04-05 09:00 - 2025-04-06 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to learn the basics of willow sculpture and make a lovely hare (rabbit) to sit in your garden this summer. It’s amazing the personality that emerges from a pile of sticks. The finished piece will measure approximately 12-18″ and wide 2-3′ tall (including ears).
This is a two-day class, April 5 & 6, 2025, and is suitable for all levels of learners.
Course fee: $250 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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It’s All About the Base! (April 10 & 11, 2025)
2025-04-10 09:30 - 2025-04-11 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
In this two-day class we’ll explore round stake and strand bases. On the first day we will make a series of bases using different techniques. Based on the participant’s skill level, we will explore different methods of beginning the stake and strand base, move to twining and randing, different joins, spacing, and shaping. The second day’s activity will be the participant’s choice: Carry on exploring more techniques or move on with one of your completed bases and make a small basket. You will leave with a finished basket and many sample bases for your library.
Two-day workshop: April 10 & 11, 2025, 9:30-4:30
Course fee: $260 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks) , fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Living Willow Tree (April 11, 2025, morning, 8:30-12:00)
2025-04-11 08:30 - 12:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
No previous weaving experience is necessary for this half-day (8:30 to 12:00 a.m.) workshop, Friday April 11, 2025!
Make a harlequin-style tree with us. Using live willow rods, weave a gorgeous living tree. This tree is a beautiful focal point that will add interest to your garden for many years to come. Instructions for planting and care are included.
This structure can reach 5 to 6′ tall (including a large pot filled with soil), so please be sure you have room enough in your vehicle to take it home!
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Living Willow Tree (April 11, 2025, afternoon, 1:00-4:30pm)
2025-04-11 13:00 - 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
No previous weaving experience is necessary for this half-day (1:00-4:30pm) workshop, April 11, 2025.
Make a harlequin-style tree with us. Using live willow rods, weave a gorgeous living tree. This tree is a beautiful focal point that will add interest to your garden for many years to come. Instructions for planting and care are included.
This structure can reach 5 to 6′ tall (including a large pot filled with soil), so please be sure you have room enough in your vehicle to take it home!
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Spring Planters (April 13, 2025, morning, 8:30-12:00)
2025-04-13 08:30 - 12:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to make a beautiful spring or Easter planter using pussy willow and a combination of perennial and annual spring flowers. We will use some basketry and sculptural techniques to make these unique planters that will last through until summer. The perennials can then be transplanted to your garden, and replaced with summer plant material. All materials will be provided and no previous weaving experience is required!
Course fee: $60 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Spring Planters (April 13, 2025, afternoon, 1:00-4:30 pm)
2025-04-13 13:00 - 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada

Willow Obelisk (April 25, 2025, 8:00am-12pm)
2025-04-25 08:00 - 12:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome.
Our class will run from 8:00 am until 12 pm. Obelisks are the perfect support for climbing flowering vines, vegetables or simply for strings of fairy lights.
Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in your garden or can be used as a standalone feature. The base diameter of the obelisk will be 12 to 15” and will reach a height of 4 to 6’ so please be sure you have space to fit it in your vehicle!
Some of the skills you will learn in this class include material handling, structural shaping, and rope and wale weaving – all practical basketmaking skills.
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Class Notes and Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our class notes and Cancellation Policy before registering for any of our classes.

Side Weave Sampler (April 26 & 27, 2025)
2025-04-26 09:30 - 2025-04-27 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
This class is all about getting your weave on! It’s another two-day class for beginners and improvers. Beginners will learn the difference between a wale and a rand, and why and when to use each. Try your hand at single and double weaves, changes of direction, zig zags, and wales. Improvers can work on exploring new weaves or finessing favourites. Work on German, English, and/or Irish mouth wales. Master the rope wale and learn about packing, mock waling, and different pairing techniques. You will go home with at least one “sampler” basket that you can use as a reference for future projects.
Two-day workshop: April 26 & 27, 2025, 9:30-4:30
Course fee: $260 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Willow Obelisk (May 3, 2025, morning class, 8:00am-12:00 pm)
2025-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome.
Create a garden obelisk in this half-day (morning, 8:00 – 12:00) workshop. It’s the perfect support for flowering vines, climbing vegetables or a simple sring of fairy lights.
Made from locally grown willow, this beautiful swirling structure will make a lovely focal point in your garden or can be used as a standalone feature. The base diameter of the obelisk will be 12 to 15” and will reach a height of 4 to 6’ so please be sure you have space to fit it in your vehicle!
Some of the skills you will learn in this class include material handling, structural shaping, and rope and wale weaving – all practical basketmaking skills.
Course fee: $100 + hst includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Class Notes and Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our class notes and Cancellation Policy before registering for any of our classes.

Willow Obelisk (May 3, 2025, afternoon class, 1:00-5:00 pm)
2025-05-03 13:00 - 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada

Borders, Borders, and More Borders! (May 17 & 18, 2025)
2025-05-17 09:30 - 2025-05-18 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
The last two-day class in the series is the crowning glory: Using a border board, you will learn different trac and woven borders, each becoming a sample piece you can take home. The border is often a challenge for people, and it always happens at the end of the day when you have already had a full day of learning. The first day will be all about making samples on your board — what border to use when and why. The second day will be spent putting your new border knowledge to practice on a round basket. You will go home with border samples for your library, a basket, and a border practice board!
Two-day workshop: May 17 & 18, 9:30-4:30
Course fee: $260 + hst includes all materials, a take-home practice border board, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Fitched Basket with Jes Clark, Saturday 05July and Sunday 06July 2025
2025-07-05 09:00 - 2025-07-06 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Once again we are pleased to welcome Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm, Hudson Valley, New York, to teach a class with us. This time round the focus of the class will be fitching. Fitching allows for an elegant, lightweight basket that is extremely durable. Using premade hoops, you will make a base, add uprights and bistakes (or scalloms if you have worked with scalloms before), and use a wale weave to create this showstopper. You’ll want to use this basket all the time and take it everywhere. It is incredibly versatile.
This class is best suited to intermediate to advance weavers.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 4:30 daily.
Two-day workshop: July 5 & 6, 9:00-4:30
Course fee: $385 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Sculptural Woven Basket, 18 July & 19 July 2025
2025-07-18 09:00 - 2025-07-19 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Using different varieties of willow and several different weaves, this sculptural basket is very decorative. Suitable for weavers with some willow basket-making experience, this two-day course explores shaping and weaves such as rad and wale to design a very elegant, one-of-a-kind basket.
This class is best suited to intermediate to advance weavers.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 4:30 daily.
Two-day workshop: July 18 & 19
Course fee: $240 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Market Basket on a Catalan Base, 25 July & 26 July 2025
2025-07-25 09:00 - 2025-07-26 16:30 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
Make your choice of a round or oval shopping basket in this two-day class. Using a preformed hoop, you will learn to make a catalan base and a few different weaves depending on your experience level. This basket is sturdy yet beautiful, perfect to carry your shopping home from the market. A wrapped willow or leather handle completes this versatile basket.
This class is best suited to those with some weaving experience.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 4:30 daily.
Two-day workshop: July 25 & 26.
Course fee: $250 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Small Round Willow Basket (16Sept25)
2025-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
An Introduction or Refresher to Stake and Strand Basketry
This is a lovely little basket – so versatile! Our workshop is a great introduction the craft of willow basketry. Designed for people beginning their willow basketry journey or those looking to refresh and hone their skills,. Its always a fun and friendly one day class. You will learn how to make a stake and strand base, the upsett, twining, waling and bordering techniques. All material has been locally and sustainably grown. All tools and materials are included in the class fee. Come and dip your toe into the world of willow basketry!
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 5:00 daily.
One-day workshop: September 16, 2025.
Course fee: $125 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Small Round Willow Basket (20Sept25)
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
An Introduction or Refresher to Stake and Strand Basketry
This is a lovely little basket – so versatile! Our workshop is a great introduction the craft of willow basketry. Designed for people beginning their willow basketry journey or those looking to refresh and hone their skills,. Its always a fun and friendly one day class. You will learn how to make a stake and strand base, the upsett, twining, waling and bordering techniques. All material has been locally and sustainably grown. All tools and materials are included in the class fee. Come and dip your toe into the world of willow basketry!
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 5:00 daily.
One-day workshop: September 20, 2025.
Course fee: $125 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Crossbody Bag - Rib Basket Class (27Sept25 & 28Sept25)
2025-09-27 09:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
This little basket puts a willow twist on the classic crossbody bag design. Using rib basketry techniques, leather straps and hinges, we’ll make this gorgeous basket over two days. All levels of experience are welcome in this class. Skills learned in this class include material selection and handling as well as making and shaping hoops and ribs.
Worn crossbody or thrown over your shoulder it’s a nice little pouch to carry your keys, cards and wallet.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 5:00 daily.
Two-day workshop: September 27 & 28, 2025.
Course fee: $250 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Bird Feeder (31Oct25 & 01Nov25)
2025-10-31 09:00 - 2025-11-01 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
This willow bird feeder is a beauty. Measuring approximately 72cm (28″) tall x 61cm (24″) wide, the feeder is an elegant but sturdy structure. Those new to weaving are welcome, although some previous weaving experience is helpful. Everything you need to make the feeder is included in class, including materials, tools, lots of learning and light refreshments.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 5:00 daily.
Two-day workshop: October 31 & November 1, 2025.
Course fee: $275 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Irish Potato Skib (07Nov25 & 08Nov25)
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-08 17:00 | The School House, 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, K0K 2G0, Canada
The Irish Potato Skib is an inspired by a traditional Irish basket. In the 1800s, the skib was used to drain and serve boiled potatoes. When not in use, the skib was hung on a wall to dry.
While this workshop is offered to weavers of all experience levels, different techniques will be selected based on weaving familiarity. We will explore materials, colour, different joins, pairing, waling and lovely flowing borders. Finished skib will be 25-40 cm in diameter and approximately 8-10 cm tall. This basket is a real beauty and makes a great gift.
Class begins at 9:00 and ends at 5:00 daily.
Two-day workshop: November 7 & 8, 2025.
Course fee: $250 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Berry Basket, Tuesday 11th November 2025 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
2025-11-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
This one-day class is perfect for those new to weaving with willow or those who want a weaving refresher. Join us to make a small round, stake-and-strand basket. In this class, you will learn about selecting materials, different weaves such as twining and waling, and make a nice, neat trac border. Your basket will be finished off with a pegged handle. This is a lovely little basket and a perfect place to start your basketry journey or reacquaint yourself with this time-honoured craft.
Course fee: $125 + HST includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun, and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Christmas Club - Angels, Obelisks and Feeders - November 13th, 2025
2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us on Thursday evening to create a gift for yourself or someone else. Our Christmas Club meets weekly on Thursday evenings to make ‘Christmas Samplers”. Each night we will make a different seasonal item or two. Take one class or sign up for the whole series. (A 10% discount will be applied if you sign up for three or more classes. Please email to enquire.)
In our first Christmas Club workshop you can make your choice of a suet (or peanut butter ball) feeder, an angel or a 3-4’ obelisk. You can make as many items as time allows.
Who doesn’t want a handcrafted Christmas gift – even if you make it for yourself!
Experience level: All levels welcome
Dates: Thursday, 13th November, 2025
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, cider and snacks), fun, and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
Course fee: $60 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Christmas/Winter Ornament Class - Tuesday, 18th November 2025
2025-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
This is a ‘Maker’s Choice Event”. Come and make the Christmas ornament or decor item of your choice. Pick your make — or makes! – from our library of our ‘Christmas Goodies’. Make stars in different styles, trees, wreathes, obelisks, angels or suet feeders. You can make as many items as you like within this one day class. Suitable for all experience levels. Join us for some midwinter fun!
Course fee: $130 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Christmas Club - Starry, Starry Night - 20 November, 2025
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Our second night of Christmas Club! We are making stars, lots and lots of stars. There are traditionally woven stars, Scandinavian stars, Celtic stars and random stars to make. The hardest thing about this class is choosing the star – or stars – you’d like to make. Make as many stars as you’d like in our class time. New makers are welcome to join in. Use your star instead of a wreath on your front door. Add them to mantle displays or use them outside in winter planter arrangements. So many stars! You can make as many items as time allows.
Experience level: All levels welcome
Dates: Thursday, 13th November, 2025
Times: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, cider and some lovely snacks), fun, and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking
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Stars, Stars and More Stars! - Sunday 23rd November, 2025, 9:00 - 2:00 pm
2025-11-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Make your choice of Scandinavian stars, Celtic stars, traditionally and/or randomly woven stars. All the materials, instruction and tools you’ll need to make as many stars as you’d like are included in this class. Use your stars in your Christmas decor – on your tree, your front door or mantle, outside in your winter planters – they look beautiful wherever you use them. All experience levels are welcome to this workshop. This class is so much fun!
Experience level: All levels welcome
Date: Sunday, 23rd November, 2025
Times: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, and some lovely snacks), fun, and creativity.
Course fee: $80 + hst. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Christmas Club - Willow Obelisk - 27th November, 2025
2025-11-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us for another of our evening Christmas Club classes! Willow Obelisks are lovely additions to the garden – in the winter and all year round! Light them up and stand them in the garden, decorate them like Christmas trees, make smaller ones and place them in your winter containers as beautiful centrepieces. Lit up with fairy lights or au natural, willow obelisks are beautiful accents . Make as many obelisks as you are able to in this evening class.
Experience level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, 27th November, 2025
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, cider and some lovely snacks), fun, and creativity.
Course fee: $60 + HST. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Stanislaw Basket - Friday 28th and Saturday 29th November 2025, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
2025-11-28 09:00 - 2025-11-29 16:30 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Learn to craft the Stanislaw Basket, featuring a unique branch handle. Suitable for all experience levels, this two day workshop will be held on November 28-29, 2025. Course fee is $250 + HST and includes all materials, tools, and light refreshments. Bring your own branch or driftwood handle or choose one from our collection.
Experience level: All levels welcome
Date: Friday November 28 and Saturday November 29th, 2025
Times: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, and some lovely snacks), fun, and creativity.
Course fee: $250 + HST. Your payment includes all instruction, materials and tools as well as light refreshments. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Angels and Obelisks and Feeders - Oh My! - November 30, 2025
2025-11-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Want to add a little something to your indoor—or outdoor—decor? Make a feeder for the birds? How about a lovely woven angel to add some joy to your mantle? Or make an obelisk or two to really bring your winter decor to life. Whether you are making a Christmas gift for yourself or someone dear to you, this is the class for you. Our obelisks, angels, and suet feeders are all made using the same basic technique, but each have their own particular twist. You can make as many projects as time will allow. A string of battery-operated lights is included.
Experience level: All levels
Dates: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Times: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Wind and the Willow Basketry Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON (The old Sunday School house in front of St. Andrew’s United Church)
Cost: $130.00 plus HST per person includes instruction, tools and materials, light refreshments, fun and creativity. Payment is due at time of booking.
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