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Basketweaving: Simple Elegance
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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Be guided through the process of making your own woven basket at Basketweaving: Simple Elegance. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will teach techniques including start/stop weaving, twining, triple twining with an arrow and a step up, the use of overlays and double lashing. Rolled, leather Amish handles adorn the sides of the basket, and a complementary floral sprig and metal embellishment adorn the front. Accent colors are teal, caramel and chocolate brown. Dimensions of finished basket: 8 ¼” W x 9 ½” W x 5 ½” H
$95/person. Ages 18+. Registration closes Nov. 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.