Wind and the Willow

Irish Potato Skib (07Nov25 & 08Nov25)
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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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Christmas/Winter Ornament Class - Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
2025-12-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada

Christmas Club - Willow Orb - 4th December, 2025
2025-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Willow spheres in winter- or any time of year – add interest to any space through their beautiful form and texture. The spheres or orbs can be used inside or outdoors, lit up or left as they are. Hang them from the rafters or on a wall, place them in winter arrangements, so many uses for these beautiful forms. We use the random weave technique to create the lovely orbs. All levels of experience are welcome.
Course fee: $60 + HST. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
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Christmas Club - Woven Willow Trees - December 11th, 2025
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Another of our Christmas Club ‘mini’ classes! Woven willow trees are a terrific addition to your holiday mantel, window sill, front door or anywhere really! Each tree seems to take on its own character – some get quite ‘seussical’. All weaving levels are welcome. Using simple techniques, you will make something that will be part of your holiday decor for years to come. Make as many trees as you can in this evening class. Bases for the trees are included.
Course fee: $60.00 + HST includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, cider, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
Experience level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, 11th December, 2025
Times: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Inclusions: instruction, materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, and some lovely snacks), fun, and creativity.
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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Stanislav Basket, Saturday 28th February & Sunday 01st March, 2026
2026-02-28 09:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
The Stanislaw Basket features a sturdy wooden handle and a beautifully crafted design. Whether for practical use or decoration, this basket blends functionality with charm. Bring your own branch handle or choose one from our collection of branches and driftwood. All levels of weaving experience are welcome for this two day class.
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.Click here to registerhttps://windandthewillow.com/product/stanislav-basket/
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Oval Shopper Workshop, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March, 2026
2026-03-14 09:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Create your own Oval Shopper in this hands-on workshop. This versatile design makes this basket perfect for everyday use. The focus of this class will be on the side weaves, borders and the wrapped handle. All levels of experience are welcome while familiarity with round basket making is helpful. Learn purposeful weaving techniques while crafting a basket that combines beauty and practicality.
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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Duck, Duck, Goose - Sculpture Workshop, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March, 2026
2026-03-28 09:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
A new willow sculpture class – Geese or Ducks! Choose your favourite and make it with us in this two day class. You will begin by making a framework of willow, establishing the shape and then work with different weaving techniques to really develop your sculpture. No two sculptures are ever alike – each have their own personality and its fascinating watching them evolve.
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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Oval Basket With Partitions - Guest Instructor Jes Clark
2026-04-06 09:30 - 2026-04-07 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Learn to create a versatile oval basket with partitions under the guidance of our guest instructor Jesica Clark (they/them) of Willow Vale Farm, Hudson Valley, NY. In this intermediate level class you will practice the oval base, work on shaping your basket, make a wrapped handle and learn how to make two partitions .- a full partition across the width of the basket and a coiled willow divider, perfect for carrying bottles. All materials are included in the class fee. Please note this class begins on Easter Sunday.
Course fee: $420 + HST includes all materials, tools, fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking
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Small Round Willow Basket, Saturday 11th April 2026
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
An introduction or refresher to stake and strand basketry.
Join us to make this lovely little basket – so versatile and made with locally and sustainably grown materials. Specially designed for people beginning their willow basketry journey or those looking to refresh or hone their skills, this is a one day class. You’ll learn and practise making a stake and strand base, the upsett, twining, waling and bordering techniques. Class size is kept small to ensure personal attention. All tools and materials are included in the class fee. Come and dip your toe into the world of willow basketry!
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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Rib Basket, Saturday 11th April 2026
2026-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
An introduction or refresher to rib basketry.
This beautiful little rib style basket is a lovely beginner or improver project. Learn how to choose your materials, fashion woven hoops, add ribs and work with a simple weave to create this lovely foraging basket. No previous willow weaving experience necessary.
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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Willow Obelisk, Saturday 18th April 2026
2026-04-18 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
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Join us to make a willow obelisk! All experience levels welcome.
Choose from several different styles – a single or double rope weave that coils its way up, a blocked wale weave using different colours of willow or a simple wale that winds its way from base to tip. The obelisk is the perfect support for flowering vines, climbing vegetables or a lovely 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: $125.00 + 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 Trellis, Sunday 19th April 2026
2026-04-19 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
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Enhance your garden with the beautifully crafted trellis. This vertical plant support adds a touch of elegance and structure to your outdoor space. Perfect for climbing roses and sweet peas or use as a garden partition. The trellis is a sturdy, graceful structure, perfect for your garden or balcony. All experience levels welcome
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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Willow Garden Trellis, Saturday 25th April 2026
2026-04-25 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada

Willow Obelisk, Sunday 26th April 2026
2026-04-26 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada

Peony Crown, Friday 01st May 2026
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, 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 cage or 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.
You will learn different weaves and work on shaping, all helpful basketry skills.
Course fee: $100.00 + HST includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking. Please read our cancellation policy before booking.
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Peony Crown, Saturday, 2nd May 2026
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada

Away Teaching Day, Berry Basket at The Canadian Canoe Museum, Saturday, May 23th, 2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Really looking forward to teaching a one day, Berry Basket Workshop at the beautiful Canadian Canoe Museum. This basket is a lovely introduction to working with willow and to stake and strand basketry. It will be a great day! https://canoemuseum.ca/

Random Weave Basket, Orb or Pod, Saturday and Sunday, 30 and 31st May 2026
2026-05-30 09:30 - 2026-05-31 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join to make this beautiful woven basket, orb or pod. All levels of experience are welcome to this class. You will learn the random weave, a weave used often in willow sculpture.
We will begin this two-day class by making a small, randomly woven orb or bowl and then move on to make a beautiful basket, pod or larger orb using the random weave technique. All experience levels are welcome!
Course fee: $250 + HST includes all materials, tools, fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our cancellation policy before registering for any of our classes.
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Small Round Willow Basket, Thursday 11th June, 2026
2026-06-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
An introduction or refresher to stake and strand basketry.
Join us to make this lovely little basket – so versatile and made with locally and sustainably grown materials. Specially designed for people beginning their willow basketry journey or those looking to refresh or hone their skills in a one day class. You’ll learn and practise making a stake and strand base, the upsett, twining, waling and bordering techniques. Class size is kept small to ensure personal attention. All tools and materials are included in the class fee. Come and dip your toe into the world of willow basketry!
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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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, Thursday, 18th June, 2026
2026-06-18 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada

Irish Potato Skib, 19 & 20th June 2026
2026-06-19 09:00 - 2026-06-20 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Another beautiful and functional basket. The Potato Skib is inspired by a traditional Irish basket, used in the 1800’s to drain and serve boiled potatoes. When not in use, the skib was hung on a wall to dry.
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.
This workshop is offered to weavers of all experience levels.
Course fee: $250 + HST includes all materials, tools, fun and creativity. Payment for class is due at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our cancellation policy before registering for any of our classes.
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Small Round Willow Basket, Thursday 25th June, 2026
2026-06-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
