Beginner's Basket July - Heritage Weavers & Fiber Arts

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Class Policies: Click HERE to review class policies

Class Registration and Payment:

You can register and pay for your class in one of several ways:

1. Online: Click HERE to register and pay now via credit card.

2. In person: Visit the Boarding House at the Historic Johnson Farm (see address below) during open hours (M-F, 10-3) to complete a class registration form and make your payment via cash, check or credit card.

3. By mail: Click HERE for the Registration Form, then download and print the form. Complete the form and mail (see address below) with a check made out to Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists.

Address: HWFA

3346 Haywood Rd

Hendersonville, NC 28791

Beginner's Basket

Class Description:

This is a beginner class. You will learn the seven basic skills needed for most basket designs:

1. Wrapping a wood handle.

2. Laying out the base with staves.

3. Incorporating a handle.

4. Twinning the base for stability.

5. “Upsetting” the basket.

6. Weaving.

7. Attaching and lashing a rim.

All advanced basket classes will require this basic class first.

Fee: Payable by cash, check or credit card
$60.00 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at time of registration)
$70.00 for non-HWFA members
Date(s): July 9-10, 2025
Time(s): 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Instructor: Zsa Lobel
Prerequisites: None
Maximum number of students: 4
Materials provided by instrutor: All tools and materials are provided
Materials fee: $20.00 (payable in cash to instructor first day of class)
Materials brought by student: Lunch and drink, teacher will email to let you know

Additional information:

Park at the Historic Johnson Farm Interpretive Center and walk to the Boarding House. Handicapped parking is available at the Boarding House. Please note, as a historic building, the Boarding House is not handicapped accessible.