Saturday and Sunday, June 26th & 27th, 2021, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Organized through Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum. More info and registration here. $290 non-members, $265 CFFCM members, lunch included. This class will take place outdoors in the CFFCM pavilion!

Spend 2 days making your own beautiful and functional creel while learning the ins and outs of willow weaving with Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm. Using traditional weaving techniques, we will build the creel from the base up, including a woven lid. We will then add on a comfortable leather strap and a leather and brass buckle for the closure. Although originally design for use while fishing, this creel can be used for anything from gathering mushrooms, to holding essentials for a day out. Creel dimensions will vary, but will be approximately 14" wide. Weaving techniques covered are plain weave, three rod waling, French randing, and 4-behind-1 border. Basket weaving experience is beneficial but not mandatory for this class. Strong hands, however, are a must! Lunch included.