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Basket Weaving: Country Catch All

Allerton Park & Retreat Center

515 Old Timber Rd.

Monticello, Illinois 61856


(217) 333-3287


Category

Workshops & Education

Hours

February 6, 2026

12:00pm - 4:00pm

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Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at 
Basket Weaving: Country Catch All in The Studio.

Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students in laying out a woven, filled base and tuck the filler spokes with the “chicken feet” technique. Students will also learn about starting and stopping and how to use a flat locking row.
Sea grass will be used as a rim and the baskets will feature a walnut accent color and two buttons on the front.
This County Catch All basket will fit almost any décor!

$65/person. Register here. Registration will close Jan. 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Category

Workshops & Education

Hours

February 6, 2026

12:00pm - 4:00pm

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