9109. Twill Weave, Square Basket
Class - Wood | Available
Weave and create a beautiful and utilitarian CJL Square Basket. This classic basket form is spiced up with a colorful twill weave and a woven handle, designed in collaboration between Instructor Cheryl, and her fellow basket guild members Judi and Lynn. The project makes a great foundation for beginners and offers fun technical challenges for more experienced basketmakers. You will learn how to split spokes and create a 2 over, 2 under twill pattern in the middle of the basket. After completing the twill pattern with dyed reed, you will learn to bring the spokes back together to finish weaving the top of the basket. Add a wrapped handle as a finishing touch to make this an heirloom basket that is both artistic and functional. Multiple colors of dyed reed will be available to customize your basket. Students can expect to finish class with a 10" square basket. All skill levels are welcome.
Additional Information:
A material fee of $45 will be included at check out
Enrollment will close one week before the start of class to allow time for material sourcing
Registration is open to students aged 14 and up.
Cheryl Tilley
Cheryl Tilley has been a basket weaver and teacher for over 30 years. She is a member of North Carolina Basket Makers (NCBA), Tidewater Basketry Guild and the local guild, Winston Salem Arcadia Basket Makers, which meets the fourth Monday of the month at Advent Moravian Church. She has taught at NCBA, the local guild, Kernersville Parks and Recreation, and Forsyth Tech. She has also taught basketry at several WSFC schools, Winston Salem Street School, Vacation Bible School for various churches and Davie County summer school program. Along with teaching, she has designed several baskets and written patterns for them. She looks forward to teaching at Sawtooth.