Class #4 – Rolling Waves

Rolling Waves is a willow basket with a round base and sloping sides and features two opposite higher sides with a rope border. Hence, the basket appears to have a rolling waveform. The base is woven in pairing weave on a 3 by 3 slath. Double staking up is followed by waling, French randing siding, and top waling. The border is a rope border with two higher sides.

Date

Tuesday May 13, 2025

Instructor

Bonnie Gale

Ability Level

All levels

Class Length

8 hours

Materials Fee

$95

Dimensions

10” wide by 11” long by 5” tall

Tools needed

Sharp pruning shears; a sharp knife; a bodkin or awl; a rapping iron or spoke weight; a spray bottle; a rigid 12-inch ruler or a folding carpenters rule; an old bath/beach towel to cover at least 5 feet in length.

A Note About Tools!

Tools needed for each class are noted at the end of each class description. Please make your best effort to make sure that you have what is needed. Tools are available for sharing but it can often slow down class progress.

For those flying to Vermont, Stowe Basketry Festival water buckets will be available.

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