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
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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Rope Coil Basket or Bowl, Friday & Saturday, 26th & 27th June 2026
2026-06-26 09:00 - 2026-06-27 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Discover stake and strand basketry with a contemporary twist. During this course we will be explore traditional willow basketry techniques to make beautiful bowls or sculptural shaped baskets. We will be building rounded shapes with a traditional base, work on form and explore the gorgeous rope wale to give our pieces weight movement and texture.
Class Details:

Weaving Level – All levels
Date and Time: June 26-27, 9am-4:30pm
Location: Grafton, ON
Cost: 250CAD +HST tuition. A material fee may be applied for extra large baskets.

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Teaching Away - Foraging / Rib Basket at The Canadian Canoe Museum, 4th July, 2026
2026-07-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | The Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, Ontario, PeterborougK9L 1P8, Canada
We’re packing up the willow and taking it on the road. Looking forward to a great class at The Canadian Canoe Museum making this useful little basket.

Small Bird Sculpture Workshop, Thursday, 9th July, 2026
2026-07-09 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Make a small bird sculpture with us in this special one day workshop. We’ll make a willow framework to establish the shape then work with different weaving techniques to really develop your sculpture. No two sculptures are alike – each have their own personality and its fascinating watching them evolve.
New weavers welcome!
All materials and tools necessary are included in your class fee.
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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Fox or Hare - Sculpture Workshop, Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July, 2026
2026-07-10 09:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Learn the basics of willow sculpture. Join us to make a lovely hare or fox. It’s amazing the personality that emerges from sticks. The finished piece will measure approximately 12-18″ and wide 2-3′ tall (including ears).
This is a two day class and is suitable for all levels of weavers.
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.
Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our Cancellation Policy before registering for any of our classes.
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Teaching Away - Obelisk Class at Country Cut Flowers, Newmarket, ON Sunday 19th July, 2026
2026-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
We’re packing up the willow and taking it on the road. Join us at Country Cut Flowers in Newmarket to make a willow obelisk, wander through fields of flowers and pick some to take home with you. Willow and beautiful flowers? Yes please! https://countrycutflowers.ca/

Catalan Tray Workshop, Thursday 23rd July, 2026
2026-07-23 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
Join us to make a round Catalan style tray in this one day class. We’ll cover how to make a willow frame and use prepared willow to make this lovely piece. This class is open to beginners and improvers alike. 9:30-4:30, Thursday 23 July, 2026.
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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Market Basket on a Catalan Base Workshop, Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July, 2026
2026-07-24 09:00 - 2026-07-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wind and the Willow Basketry School and Studio, 135 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, ON, K0K 2G0, Canada
A Market Basket is such a useful piece and the Catalan base makes it really lovely. We’ll weave an oval base on a hoop, use wales and randing to create the sides and add beautiful leather handles to finsih off tih
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.
Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our Cancellation Policy before registering for any of our classes.
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