Saturday and Sunday, June 17 & 18, 2023, 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 & do not register if you do not identify as BIPOC.

Organized through The Rusty Anvil. More info and registration here. $50-400 sliding scale. This class includes overnight camping outdoors

Grab your tents and your cozy socks and come camp out on the land for a weekend of willow basket weaving with Jes Clark and The Rusty Anvil! In this 2-day workshop students will learn traditional weaving techniques in crafting a basket 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 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.