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Basket Weaving with Bonnie's Baskets
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
4410 N. Lincoln Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61822
(217) 643-2314
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Hours
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Create a beautiful handmade basket in this hands-on weaving workshop
led by Bonnie Rideout of Bonnie’s Baskets. The “Warm & Cozy” basket
begins with a wooden slotted base and features warm, earthy accent colors of
rust, tan, and moss green—perfect for adding a cozy, decorative touch to your home.
Complete with a battery-operated candle and berries, this basket is both
a functional and seasonal piece—making it a favorite among Bonnie’s students.
During this hands-on class, Bonnie will guide you step-by-step through
creating your basket from the base up. You'll learn how to work with
a wooden slotted base, build structure through weaving, and incorporate
decorative techniques that bring the design to life.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a finished basket,
complete with candle and embellishments, and the skills to continue
weaving on your own.
How to weave using a wooden slotted base
Twining techniques
Start/stop weaving methods
Using overlays for decorative detail
Basket shaping and finishing techniques
all materials (except AAA batteries for the candle).