SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, September 14 & 15, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm each day.

Organized through Sanborn Mills Farm. More info and registration here. $250 class fee plus $50 materials fee. Options for meals and housing.

In this class, students learn and practice traditional weaving techniques while creating beautiful and functional harvesting baskets. We will use an innately colorful selection of willows cultivated at Sanborn Mills and Willow Vale and learn about the cultivation and processing of this historically important natural material. Our baskets will be built from a round base with weaves mostly in the European tradition, including pairing, waling, randing and woven borders. Every student’s basket will be different! This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a base of weaving knowledge or intermediate weavers looking to improve skills and control. Willow is a stronger more tension-y material than many other basketry materials, strong hands are recommended for this course. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class.. Learn more and register here.

Two Tuesdays, September 10 & 17 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, online only

Organized through West Kortright Centre, more info and registration here. $60 class fee.

Growing willows will introduce winter color, texture, and functionality to your garden or farm—while also supporting biodiversity. Learn how to grow, care, and harvest shrub willows with Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm. In this lecture-based class, you'll learn how to plan your space, where to get plantable cuttings, and what to do with them. Explore the many uses of willow as well its maintenance needs.

This course is intended to be a “live” Zoom class. Recordings are available only upon request. Space is limited to 25 participants. Register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $245 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful handled baskets, perfect for gathering an autumn harvest. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and handle. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy basket.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Tuesday through Saturday, August 20 - 24, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

**Please note: this class is geared towards BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) participation. Our host, The Rusty Anvil, is a platform that connects people of color to the outdoors through mindful wilderness trips and ancestral skills workshops. Please respect the intention of this space & only register if you identify as BIPOC.

Organized through The Rusty Anvil. More info and registration here. Sliding scale fee - $50 and above for 2 days, $150 and above for 5 days. This class includes overnight camping outdoors

In this week long workshop students will learn traditional weaving techniques in crafting a basket and other small projects out of willow. The relationship between humans and willow goes back thousands of years and among the many roles of willow as medicine, building material, ecological partner, is its use as a strong basketry material across continents. We will be weaving baskets starting at the base and finishing with optional handles or shoulder straps. Weaving techniques incorporated are pairing, waling, randing and woven rod borders. These functional baskets are sturdy and can be used for foraging, harvesting, or for holding precious items at home. No weaving experience is necessary, but strong hands are a must. All tools and materials will be provided.

We will also explore different ways Willow can be a teacher and support us in processing our thoughts and emotions. We will write, move, and express what wants to emerge from our weaving process. we will make food together around the fire during our meals & here are options to visit the Grafton Peace Pagoda for prayer either in the morning or evening. Students have the option of registering for all 5 days, or for a 2 day class, Friday and Saturday. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through West Kortright Center. More info and registration here. $300 class fee.

During this weekend course students will create beautiful round baskets from willow. Learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsett, a choice of side weaves and a woven border. Time permitting, students can weave a complementary handle. Students who have participated in a previous willow weaving class can either revisit that same basket style or explore a different type of round basket. Participants will finish the class with a sturdy and useful vessel. Willow can be challenging to work with, someone with hand issues or weak hands may find this class difficult. Includes 1 hr lunch break – participants bring their own lunch. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Monday through Friday, June 17 - 21, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Touchstone Center for Crafts. More info and registration here. Class fee is $625 for Touchstone Members, $725 for non-members, plus materials fee. Options for meals and lodging.

Hone in on a particular skill, or spend the week making your first few willow baskets. In this workshop, participants of any willow weaving level can work on a project or skill of their choosing, according to their experience. From round baskets to ovals and square work, from bases to borders, we'll up your weaving game! Please note that if you're a beginning weaver, the first step is always learning baskets made from round bases. Strong hands are a must for working with willow!. Learn more and register here.

Saturday and Sunday, June 15 & 16, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized by Stacy Zink. More info and registration here. $240 + $17.94 eventbrite fee.

Beginners are welcome to join this two day class to weave an asymmetrical basket out of willow with a sturdy branch handle. A round base is woven in reverse pair, the stakes are inserted and the sides woven up in three rod wale and French randing. The asymmetrical element and the border of the basket is then woven from the stakes themselves! A sturdy branch handle is incorporated to finish the basket.

Pack a lunch each day or explore the local eateries over an hour break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, May 25 & 26, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

**Please note: this class is geared towards BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) participation. Our host, The Rusty Anvil, is a platform that connects people of color to the outdoors through mindful wilderness trips and ancestral skills workshops. Please respect the intention of this space & only register if you identify as BIPOC.

Organized through The Rusty Anvil. More info and registration here. $50-800 sliding scale. This class includes overnight camping outdoors

Join Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm for a weekend of willow basket weaving! Come and learn about the anatomy of willow and it's history as a healer and a provider and learn new weaving techniques. You'll leave with a basket woven by you! We will be weaving beginners round baskets starting at the base and finishing with optional handles or shoulder straps. Weaving techniques incorporated are pairing, waling, randing and woven rod borders. These functional baskets are sturdy and can be used for foraging, harvesting, or for holding precious items at home. No weaving experience is necessary, but strong hands are a must. All tools and materials will be provided. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024, 9am-5pm Sat, 9am-3pm Sun

Organized throughWaterford Craft School. More info and registration here. $340 class fee, lunch provided.

In this class, students will make an asymmetrical form basket of out willow. Using traditional willow weaving techniques, we will create this contemporary design inspired by Polish basket maker, Stanislaw Dzuibak. A round base is woven in reverse pair, the stakes are inserted and the sides woven up in three rod wale and French randing. The asymmetrical element and the border of the basket is then woven from the stakes themselves! A sturdy branch handle is incorporated to finish the basket.

Two-day workshops are hosted on Saturdays from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with a one-hour lunch provided each day. Total teachable hours are 12 hours. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, March 30 & 31, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Harlem Valley Homestead. More info and registration here. $275 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible.

In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful handled baskets, perfect for gathering spring produce. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and a choice of handle(s). Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy woven willow basket.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. The class runs from 9am-5pm each day with an hour lunch break. Workshop fee includes all materials($50 material fee) and lunch from the farm both days.
Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $245 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful handled baskets, perfect for collecting spring’s treasures. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and an optional. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy basket.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, January 13 & 14, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $245 class fee. Tuition assistance available!

Intermediate level course! In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful baskets, perfect for collecting mail, treasures, or woolly winter mittens. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with an oval base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and a handle to hang with. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy basket.

This is an intermediate course, prior willow weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

Two Wednesdays, January 11 & 18 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, online only

Organized through West Kortright Centre, more info and registration here. $60 class fee.

Growing willows will introduce winter color, texture, and functionality to your garden or farm—while also supporting biodiversity. Learn how to grow, care, and harvest shrub willows with Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm. In this lecture-based class, you'll learn how to plan your space, where to get plantable cuttings, and what to do with them. Explore the many uses of willow as well its maintenance needs.

This course is intended to be a “live” Zoom class. Recordings are available only upon request. Register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm

Organized through The Wind and the Willow/Sian Pritchard. More info and registration here. $360CAD +HST class fee, plus materials fee.

THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE IN CANADA Choose your project (within your skill level) and work with Sandra and Jes to make your weaving dreams come true! With weaving expertise in a broad range of styles, including both stake and strand and rib basketry, the Jes and Sandra can lead you through a specific basket, or help you improve skills and techniques within a general style. Look for some project inspiration here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rbdGn7uZQpMxomMo8 But feel free to suggest your own. All projects must be discussed with the teachers and approved for your skill level before class. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, Novemer 4 & 5, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $260 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this weekend workshop, students will learn to weave a fun and functional basket, that is also a beautiful statement piece! Students will learn to construct a contemporary designed basket with a circular base, a rounded organic form, and an optional branch handle. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful basket and a basic understanding of willow basket weaving.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Thursday and Friday, October 5 & 6, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm each day.

Organized through Sanborn Mills Farm. More info and registration here. $220 class fee plus $50 materials fee. Options for meals and housing.

This is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class! Students need to have woven a few willow baskets previously. In this class, students learn and practice traditional weaving techniques while creating a contemporary and organically shaped functional basket. We will use an innately colorful selection of willows and learn about the cultivation and processing of this historically important natural material. Our baskets will be built from a round base with weaves mostly in the European tradition, including pairing, waling, randing and woven borders. This particular basket was designed by Danish weaver Ane Lyngsgaard. A supplied sturdy branch or driftwood handle will finish off this unusual basket, or students may bring their own special piece of driftwood to incorporate into the piece. This class is suitable for intermediate beginning weavers: those who have woven at least a few willow baskets under instruction, who want to learn some modified versions of the basic weaves to create this piece, and also to learn about creativity in the construction of a new basket form. Willow is a stronger more tension-y material than many other basketry materials, strong hands are recommended for this course. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class. Learn more and register here. *special note - Sandra Kehoe will also be teaching a willow class on the weekend after!

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, September 23 & 24, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

Organized through Fall Kill Creative Works. More info and registration here. $245 class fee. The class will take place outdoors when possible. Tuition assistance available!

In this weekend workshop, students will work to weave beautiful handled baskets, perfect for gathering an autumn harvest. Students will learn to construct a traditional basket with a circular base, rounded or sharp angled upsets, a choice of side weave and a twisted handle. Participants can expect to finish the class with a beautiful and sturdy basket.

This course is available to all participants, no prior basket or weaving experience necessary. Willow can be a challenge to work with, and physically engaging, this class may be difficult for a person with hand issues. This class includes an hour lunch break. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT!! Thursday and Friday, August 24 & 25, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm each day.

Organized through Sanborn Mills Farm. More info and registration here. $220 class fee plus $50 materials fee. Options for meals and housing.

In this class, students learn and practice traditional weaving techniques while creating beautiful and functional harvesting baskets. We will use an innately colorful selection of willows cultivated at Sanborn Mills and Willow Vale and learn about the cultivation and processing of this historically important natural material. Our baskets will be built from a round base with weaves mostly in the European tradition, including pairing, waling, randing and woven borders. Every student’s basket will be different! This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a base of weaving knowledge or intermediate weavers looking to improve skills and control. Willow is a stronger more tension-y material than many other basketry materials, strong hands are recommended for this course. Care and use of finished pieces will be discussed in class. Learn more and register here. *special note - Sandra Kehoe will also be teaching a willow class on the weekend after!

SOLD OUT!! Thursday and Friday, July 6 & 7, 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Organized through New York Botanical Garden, more info and registration here. $415 for non-members, $375 for members of NYBG. This class will take place outdoors.

Hand-woven willow baskets bring a touch of rustic yet elegant beauty to your home. Jes Clark of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm will teach you the traditional techniques of rib willow basketry-such as weaving a modified Catalan Base, Three-Rod Wale, English Rand, and woven borders-as you craft a large, rectangular jardiniere to hold your favorite plants. Note: this class requires strong hands and is an ambitious project for beginning willow weavers, or a step up for those familiar with the willow weaving process. All materials provided. Register here.

SOLD OUT!! Wednesday through Saturday, June 21-24, 2023, 9:00am - 5:00pm each day.

Organized through National Basketry Organization. Registration here. Tuition ranges from $1080 to $1565. There are scholarships available!

This is an intermediate to advanced level class! Students need to be comfortable working with willow. Students can expect to learn the construction of a squarework basket with corner posts and scallomed stakes. We will go over how to cut and tie scalloms, how to keep squarework square, how to make-to-measure, and how to weave and incorporate additions to basic baskets. Work begins with bark-on (brown) willow to weave a basket with corners to fit their needs. Baskets will start with a rectangular base woven on a screw block. Willow end staples and dowel posts will be added and stakes will be scallomed on. Waling and randing will be woven with special attention to corners and the square form. A border modified for squarework finishes the basic basket, but each student can choose from additions like partitions, a lid, handles, or a woven foot to customize for their purpose. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of willow weaving.
Estimated materials fee (payable to instructor) $50 to $150, depending on size and number of projects. Fee includes willow, wooden dowels, nails, and any leather and/or fasteners.Extra tools to borrow, screwblocks and leatherworking tools will be supplied by instructor. Register here.