3 SPOTS LEFT: March Willow Basket Workshop in Weaverville, NC
Schedule
Sat Mar 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
346 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC 28787 | Weaverville, NC
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Join us on Saturday, March 21st for a full day willow basket workshop! Participants will make a 10'' wide x 4'' deep (approximately) shallow willow frame basket. We will discuss some basics of willow basketry while acknowledging the accessibility of the craft, the materials, the history of the land we are gathered upon, and the current cultural environment we practice this craft within. Capacity: 10 peopleExperience Level: All levels are welcome. No experience required. Average to moderate hand strength is needed for this class. It will likely not be a good fit for anyone with hand sensitivities including hand injuries or arthritis.
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About the Instructor: Frea (FREE yuh; she/they) is committed to fostering an equitable approach to craft. Her teaching will thoughtfully explore how craft practices, education, and materials are connected to broader social issues such as historical and ongoing injustices, including land appropriation, indigenous displacement, and systemic inequality. She will also share ways she is actively engaging in efforts towards repair and positive change within the field. You can learn more about Frea at WildEarthCrafts.com.
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346 Ox Creek Road, Weaverville, NC 28787, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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