• Shallow Fruit or Bread Basket

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    Make this multi-purpose willow basket in one day. You will learn some basic basketry techniques in this lovely basket. A great class for beginners and improvers. May 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Course fee: $100 + HST includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. Payment for class is […]

    $100
  • Large Log or Laundry Basket (2-Day Workshop)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    The perfect basket to hold bigger things. This class is for those with some willow basketry experience. Join us for this two-day class and make a large willow basket for your home or garden. We will work on pairing, randing or slewing, and wailing techniques. Finish your basket with a woven border. Learn some new […]

    $240
  • Willow Backpack Class with Mel Bastier, includes Charcoal-Making Demo (Two days: June 8 & 9)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    Mel Bastier of Out To Learn Willow will lead this two-day backpack-making workshop. Mel, from Ogmore-By-Sea, South Wales, is an exceptional basketmaker and teacher, and it is our honour to host her. Added bonus in this class - Mel's daughter Ellie (a brilliant artist in her own right) will show us how to use willow […]

    $410
  • Willow Sculpture Class with Mel Bastier – One-day workshop (June 11)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    Mel Bastier, one of the U.K.'s finest willow weavers and sculptors, leads us in this introductory class to make a small bird (e.g., chicken, duck), animal (e.g., squirrel, chipmunk, cat), or animal head from willow. Participants can choose their project. (Participants must choose their project two weeks prior to class commencement so appropriate willow can […]

    $175
  • Beginner or Improver Round Basket (1-day class)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    This one day class if 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 […]

    $130.00
  • Autumn Wreath-Making Workshop with Wind and the Willow & The Local Bloom

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us to make a willow wreath, complete with autumn inspired decoration. Using dried flowers and beautiful ribbon, Meredith from Local Bloom will join us to create a beautiful 'wreath […]

    $75.00
  • Foraging Basket (1-day class)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    $130
  • Zarzo Basket (1-day class)

    The School House 137 Old Danforth Road, Grafton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us to make this lovely basket based on a Spanish cheese draining tray. It's a beautiful, delicate looking basket but a very functional one. A really unique piece. All […]

    $130.00