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                                                                                                 updated 8/29/2010
Schedule of Upcoming Classes

eileenweavingClass price includes all materials. We have many cancellations for classes so please, call us if you are interested in a class that is filled. If you sign up for the waiting list on the filled classes below and do not get in the class, you will get the first chance if we reschedule that class. If you are interested in a class but the date doesn't work for you, let us know and we will call you if we reschedule the class in the future.

 Do you want a private class for yourself or a group?
How about a weaving birthday party? Ages 8 and older
Call for reservations for the classes below or to arrange special classes.

Registration and Cancellation Information

Beginning Basket Making Classes 

 
FREE CLASS         We're celebrating our Birthday with a gift for you
PUFFY WOVEN HEART 
Saturday, September 4
This one hour class will be offered 4 times:  9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.  (only one free class per person)
Maple and Cherry wood strips create lovely hearts to decorate your home.  Make great gifts.
Instructor:  Karen Kotecki
Weaving Level:  All, no experience necessary
Cost:  No charge but advance registration is required
Circle of Curls
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Description:  Circling around this uniquely-shaped reed basket are 16 curls, each composed of 3 curls of beautifully dyed maple strips.  Space-dyed reed adds coordinated color accents.  Shaping is the challenge as you learn to set up and weave rounded corners for the bottom part of the basket.  Trim spokes for the top half to get the gently inclined weaving.  The handle is specially prepared and lashed on with waxed linen.
Dimensions:  7" x 7" x 10" high including handle
Instructor:  Karen Kotecki
Weaving Level:  Intermediate
Cost:  $60
REGINA RILEY RETURNS!
She can teach it all and now she's back with something old and something new.
TURTLE COILED NECKLACE
Date:  Saturday, September 18, 9:00 - 5:00
Description: Silk embroidery floss is coiled around a fiber core to create this beautiful necklace.  The turtle is made from variegated floss.  Many colors will be available to choose from.  Choose from either black or white for the background.
The Turtle: A symbol of woman, Protection, Mother Earth, Grounded

Throughout history, the turtle has been regarded as mythical, symbolical and sacred. The Native American turtle and its various meanings are still very much alive today, especially in art. The turtle, a water animal, is a symbol for strength, fertility and perseverance. It was believed to have the ability to defy death.

The Native American turtle was a symbol of truth as well. It is believed that knowing the truth means understanding and staying loyal to all the fundamental laws of the Creator. It is believed that the Grandmother Turtle was present when the Creator gave man the 7 sacred laws. The Grandmother Turtle was there to make sure that the sacred laws would not be forgotten or vanish.

The back of the Turtle consisted of the 13 moons, which portrayed the truth of a single cycle of the Earth’s revolution around the sun. There are also 28 marks on the back, portraying the woman’s body and cycle of the moon. The shell itself portrays the actual happenings of the body and is also there to remind people of the Creator’s plan and teachings.

As one can see, the Native American turtle is very much embedded in age-old folk tales. It was believed that the earth itself was born on the Turtle’s back. Because the turtle carries its home atop its back, it is believed that the turtle could brave through very difficult situations. The turtle was essentially regarded as a symbol of protection.

 Dimensions:  2" in diameter, adjustable length cord
Tools needed:  Bright light &/or magnifier, this is very fine work      Weaving Level:  All         Instructor:   Regina Riley  Cost: $66
TRADITIONAL CHOCTAW DIAGONALLY PLAITED BASKET IN 4 COLORS
Date:  Sunday, Sept. 19, 9:00 - 5:00
Description:   Bored with making the same old thing?  You need diagonal plaiting!  Easier than it looks!  This basket is the best way to learn diagonal plaiting because it is woven with 4 colors.  Using the 4 colors helps you to know exactly where you are going next.  It's exciting to watch the beautiful patterns develop.  There are no added weavers in this basket.  The spokes become the weavers so there's nothing to add once you finish weaving the base.  Regina is a very patient teacher who will help you all along the way.
Dimensions:  9" in diameter at the top x 6-1/2" tall
Color choices:  1.  As shown:  Turquoise, Marine blue (dk turq.) Golden yellow and Aubergine (bright purple)
                              2.  Traditional Native American colors of Black, Red, Yellow and White (natural)
                              3.  Black, Grey, Cranberry and Ecru (off white)
                              4.  Earth tones:  Dark brown, Dark green, Rust, Mustard
Weaving Level:   Intermediate 
  Instructor:    Regina Riley   Cost:  $68
PEGGY WILCOX
I created my first basket 28 years ago, but for me there is still something elemental and almost magic about the process of creating structures from plants.  The plant materials I use are renewable, sustainable, nontoxic, beautifully colored and many are fragrant.  The seasonal ritual of gathering my materials is an integral part of every basket I make and each class I teach. 
 
I've been teaching basket making for about 18 years, and live in the beautiful southern Appalachian mountains of northeast Georgia.     

Friday through Sunday September 24-26
Weave with cedar bark, iris leaves, bull rush and more naturals

Natural Beginnings
Date:  Friday, September 24, 9:00-4:00
Description:  This is a fun basket for those who want to explore natural possibilities in basket making for the first time!  We’ll start with a square, Cedar bark stake base, twine with Bulrush and Iris leaf, and add various wild naturals.  A woven border will finish the basket, and we’ll discuss gathering and prep of materials.
Dimensions:  3-3/4" in diameter x 2-1/4" high
Materials:  Cedar, Bulrush, Maiden Hair Fern, Iris Leaf
Weaving Level:  All levels
Instructor:  Peggie Wilcox    Cost:  $93

Bark Spiral
Date:  Saturday, September 25, 9:00-5:00
Description:  For this basket, we’ll use a hex start with Cedar spokes, then spiral up the sides with Cedar bark and Iris leaf twining. We’ll incorporate foot and neck border steps to change the shape-a fun little basket! Gathering and prep of materials will be discussed.
Dimensions:  2-1/2" in diameter x 3" high
Materials:  Cedar, Iris
Weaving Level:  Intermediate
Instructor:  Peggie Wilcox    Cost:  $93


Native Rush
Date:  Sunday, September 26, 9:00-5:00
Description:  The start of this basket is beautiful, similar to one used by the Hopi and Pomo Indians. Using two varieties of American Rush, one for the spokes and the smaller to twine up the sides. We'll incorporate a design using split willow and Japanese Iris leaf, then finish with a woven border.  The gathering and prep of materials will be discussed. 
Dimensions:  4 1/2" in diameter x 2 1/4" high
Materials:  Bulrush, Iris, Willow
Weaving Level:  Intermediate
Instructor:  Peggie Wilcox    Cost:  $93
MIDNIGHT ENCHANTMENT
October 2, 9:00 - 5:00
Taught only at East Troy Basketry, this brand new design by Deb Mroczenski is woven on a bowl mold.
Simple and elegant in black and white. 


Oct. 9  NO CLASS,  PRIVATE PARTY

BRAIDED OBSESSION click on picture to see design options
Date:  Saturday, October 16, 9:00 - 5:00
Description: Braid weave!  This class will explore the braid weave technique and the fun math behind its variations.  Between color and material choices provided and technique choices, each student will create a distinctive basket of their own.  This basket is begun on a mold with a wood base.  The basket is removed from the mold after the braid section to be shaped by hand.   Basket construction also includes twining, triple twining and a rim lashed with waxed linen.   Dimensions: 8" in diameter x 6-1/2 " high
Weaving Level:  Intermediate
Instructor:  Annetta Kraayeveld    Cost:  $65
1-2-3 Twill Lamp
Date:  Saturday, October 23, 9:00 - 5:00
Description:  coming
Weaving Level:  Intermediate
Instructor:  Eileen Mirsberger  Cost:    $85  Lamp shade not included



POTTERY AND PINE
Date:  Saturday, October 30, 9:00 - 5:00
Description:  coming
Weaving Level:  All
Instructor:  Sally Durkee  Cost:    $60
PLAID CHRISTMAS MARKET BASKET
Date:  Saturday, November 6
Description:  coming


Weaving Level:  intermediate
Instructor:  Denise Arzberger    Cost:  $65

CHRISTMAS CARD BASKET
A new design by Karen Kotecki.  Picture coming soon.
Sat. November 13
SAMPLER TOTE
Date:  Sat. November 20, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Description:   Students can learn new weaves or perfect techniques they already know while weaving this large tote basket. Techniques include triple twining, paired weaving, stacked weaving, triple twined arrows, 4-rod wale, and French randing. Emphasis will be on shaping and encouragement will be given to students wanting to experiment with their own design. This tote will be topped off with sturdy leather handles.
Dimensions:  14” x 7”  x  12” tall not including handles
Weaving Level:  intermediate
Instructor:  Dianne Gleixner 

Residing in Brookfield, WI, Dianne began weaving baskets in 1987. In 1996, she joined and became very active in the local basket weaving guild, the Lake Country Basket Guild, and served for 5 years as the Vice-President and 2 years as Co-President. She had also served for many years on the Lake Country Basket Guild’s Basket Fest committee.
     Dianne enjoys weaving Nantucket style baskets, twills, and anything else with a challenge. She has written and published over 50 patterns and exhibits and sells her baskets at art and craft shows in communities near her home in Brookfield, WI. Dianne has taught in IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, TN and WI.
www.diannegleixnerbaskets.com

Cost:  $75
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS  pictures coming soon
Saturday, November 27
Something old and something new.....
Some traditional designs handed down throughout the centuries and some brand new ones

RETLAW, A Prairie Laundry Basket
Date:  Saturday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Description:  A sturdy basket, useful for laundry or to catch afghans in the family room.  The gentle lines of the cross-hatch design, a false rim and the fern pottery handles create a simply beautiful look.  This workshop will focus on shaping a large cathead and controlling the shape from start to finish.  Dimensions:  18" x 17" x 10" high
Weaving Level:   Intermediate
Instructor:  Annetta Kraayeveld   Cost:  $85
SEAGRASS CARRIER
Date:  Saturday, Dec. 11
Description:  coming
Weaving Level:  intermediate
Instructor:  Denise Arzberger    Cost:  $68