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Willow Creel Making at Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum


  • Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum 1031 Old Rte 17 Livingston Manor, NY, 12758 United States (map)

SOLD OUT!! Saturday and Sunday, Septemer 3 & 4, 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 two 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. 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.

Earlier Event: August 3
Willow Leaf Tray at Gardiner Library
Later Event: September 8
Harvest Baskets at Sandborn Mills Farm