I am excited to share that I will be doing a workshop at the Adk Experience for my Adult Size Adirondack Pack Basket! The class will be held on a Sunday, and is a full day. Participants will leave with a completed Pack Basket with a harness in the color of their choosing. All they need to do is stain it at home and it is ready for use!

This workshop has not opened yet. I will share more info on registering when it does.

We will be weaving this very popular large tote basket from reed with your choice of color accent row and handle made of cotton webbing. This basket is perfect for going to the market, the beach, or boating! I’ve also been told it’s great for holding yarn. You will have the choice of color for the accent row and handles made of cotton webbing.

Register at tiartscenter.org or 315 686-4123

We will be weaving this very popular large tote basket from reed with your choice of color accent row and handle made of cotton webbing. This basket is perfect for going to the market, the beach, or boating! I’ve also been told it’s great for holding yarn. You will have the choice of color for the accent row and handles made of cotton webbing.

Register at Viewarts.org or 315369-6411

This is a great beginners class for new weavers. There is no materials fee due to a gift of leftover reed from a former weaver. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn a new craft at a discount!

The basket can be Christmas or summer themed . I will have an assortment of adornments for you to choose from.

Register at tiartscenter.org or 315 686-4123

We will be weaving a bread basket with a base measurement of 5x11”. You will have a choice of color accents and a lovely pottery warming stone made by Brownell Pottery.

Warm the “stone” in the microwave or oven while baking bread or rolls, even taco shells, and wrap them in a napkin on top of the hot stone in your hand made basket.

Register at Viewarts.org or 315 369-6411

It’s all at the Market! Come see the great selection of fresh produce, natural foods, and artists options! Enjoy live music while you shop and mingle in an uplifting atmosphere!

This is a great introductory project to learn how to weave, and you will bring home a lovely, functional basket! The bread basket comes with your choice of accent colors and a pottery “warming stone” to keep your bread warm when serving.

Cost is $115.00 member or $126>00 non member

Register at TIAC on their website at TIArtsCenter.org or 315 686-4123

It’s all at the Market! Come see the great selection of fresh produce, natural foods, and artists options! Enjoy live music while you shop and mingle in an uplifting atmosphere!

It’s all at the Market! Come see the great selection of fresh produce, natural foods, and artists options! Enjoy live music while you shop and mingle in an uplifting atmosphere!

Abanakee Studios in Indian Lake will host a Tote Basket workshop on the covered deck overlooking the lake on Friday July 21 at 10:00 am

This is a very functional and fun project. You will weave your tote with natural reed and have a choice of cotton webbing handle colors.

Cost is $100 and includes lunch Please register at Abanakee Studios 518 648-5013 or fill out the Workshop Application on their Website at abanakeestudios.com

It’s all at the Market! Come see the great selection of fresh produce, natural foods, and artists options! Enjoy live music while you shop and mingle in an uplifting atmosphere!

Cape Vincent Arts Council is hosting a Large Tote Basket workshop to be held on Saturday June 24 at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park. Star time is 10:00am and the workshop takes approximately 5-6 hours.

Cost is $110.00 per person

Please register at https://capevincentartscouncil.org/adultartclasses.html

Weave an 8 x 16” market basket with a steam bent oak handle. There will be a selection of a decorative wooden buckle and colored reed accents. This perfect for small market trips, taking snacks to cocktail hour, or bringing in flowers from the garden!

Register at abanakeestudios@verizon.net or 518 648-5013

Weave a 10” or 12”Adirondack style Pack Basket, complete with harness in red, green, or brown . This basket will fit a child, or can be used for display, or to hold your mittens and scarf by the door.

Great beginners class for weaving. Size and harness color must be determined when registering. Contact TIAC for registration at Marcia@TIArtsCenter.org or 315 686-4123 x203

Weave a very functional tote basket that can accommodate your work items, and also carry fresh veggies home from the farmer’s market.Customize yours with cotton handle colors that come in multiple choices!

Contact TIAC for registration and price at 315 686-4123 x203 or Marcia@TIArtsCenter.org

Weave a 12”Adirondack style Pack Basket, complete with harness in red, green, butternut, black, navy, or brown . This basket will fit a child or small adult, or can be used for display, or to hold your mittens and scarf by the door.

Great beginners class for weaving. Harness color must be determined when registering at abanakeestudios@verizon.net or 518 648-5013

I will be conducting a Toe Basket workshop at this lovely setting. Lucky me!

Private

This Bread Basket makes a perfect gift. It comes with your choice of color accents and a ceramic “warming stone” made by Sabrina Nedell of Cleveland NY. The basket is done with a basic under/over stop and start weave. It is great for beginners, but also a fun project for someone who has already tried basketry.

All tools and materials are included in the workshop

Contact Thousand Islands Arts Center at TIArtscenter.org or 315 686-4123 ex 203 for price and to register.

Weave a colorful bowl for your table, or to hold yarn. This basket starts on a 5” round slotted base. The project involves multiple weaving techniques and your choice of color accents.

All materials and tools are included in the cost. Please contact the Thousand Islands Arts Center for price and to register at TIArtscenter.org or 315 686-4123 ex. 203

This Wednesday workshop is by request of two women. I have room for two more. It’s a large basket project for our smaller studio.

$125/person includes all materials and tools.

Contact Barbara to register at ghbasketry@gmail.com or 315 369-6445

Weave this large Tote Basket at our own studio. We can watch the snow out our big windows while we weave in this lovely studio space! It is a great basket to haul your goods to and from work, take to the store or the Farmer’s Market. There are several options for your handle colors.

Contact Barbara at ghbasketry@gmail.com or 315 369-6445 to register. Payment can be made at the store on the day of the workshop.

$85 includes all materials and tools necessary.

Donated harnesses resulted in a reduced cost for this 12” high Pack Basket. This is the final workshop for this basket at the reduced cost.

Class is full

$60/person

Donated harnesses resulted in a reduced rate for this Pack Basket workshop. This is the fourth one I have held. We will weave a 12” high pack basket to fit the harness. The basket is made from first quality reed. There are no wooden skids or base on this basket, although it is still functional as a small day pack.

Class is full

$60/person

Weave your very own Adirondack Back Basket with Barbara. Weather permitting, we will be out on the porch at ADK Artisans on Main.

This pack is made with reed and is very durable and functional. It is woven in the same fashion as the original pack baskets the Adirondack guides used.

$165 includes all materials, tools and instruction to complete your project, plus your choice ofcotton webbing harness color.

Payable on the day of class.

Preregistration is required by calling 315 369-0005 studio, 315 369-6445 Barbara cell or email at adkartisansonmain@gmail.com

This 12”x16” Basket was designed for a large gift basket, but works great as a storage basket for under the bed, although it’s too pretty to hide! We will weave with natural and smoked reed and add a wooden pine tree buckle for an accent. The basket also has cotton handles in your choice of colors.

The instruction plus all tools and materials are included in the fee.

$95.00 per person

Contact Liz Forsell to register at lizzie13436@hotmail.com

Enjoy a day of basket weaving on the front porch of the Studio. This basket incorporates basic weave, twining and adding birch and cedar accents to complete the look. Lunch is included in the cost of $78/person

Contact abanakeestudios.com or (518) 648-5013 to register