Would you like 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.
Beginning Basket Making Classes
Class price includes all materials.
STYLISH
Date: Saturday, April 27, 9:00 - 5:00
Description: A brand new design by Karen Kotecki This reed basket has just the right amount of bling. This cathead is a study in color and structure, woven with both flat and round reed. The center section is highlighted with a ribbon of glass beads. Learn to create the band of beads that sits on the top of the rim and serves as
the filler. Lash with waxed linen. Dark brown and natural.
Dimensions: 8" diameter x 5" tall
Instructor: Karen Kotecki Cost: $ 48
Beginning Basket Weaving Classes
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Time: 9:00 - 5:00
You can choose the time you'd like to come and how long you'd like to stay. The baskets range from 2-6 hours. Check the link below for the length of each basket.
Would you like to improve your basic basket weaving skills? Are you new to basket weaving and want to be sure you learn the basics well? Have you been weaving for awhile but don't really feel like you've mastered the basics?
We are now offering our beginning basket weaving course on Saturdays.
On the first Saturday of every month, we will accept students to make one or more of the baskets in our beginning series. Click here to see the baskets and their descriptions. Beginning Basket Making Classes
Call to reserve your spot in class.
LIDDED STORAGE BASKET
Date: Saturday, May, 11, 9:00 - 5:00
Description: This reed basket is a great catch all with a great lid. Learn how to weave the the rewoven border, the recessed inside ledge and the domed lid that crowns it all. Shaping and fitting the lid will be the newest weaving challenge that Karen will guide you through. This basket is a 1987 pattern by one of the "godmothers" of basketry, Helen Springer.
Dimensions: 11" in diameter, 8.5" tall w lid
Instructor: Karen Kotecki Cost: $ 48
The Anatomy of a Cathead
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 9 to 5
Description: Catheads come in all sizes and actually, in all shapes too, that is, after you make the beautiful "Cat Ears." Every teacher has their own tricks to making this graceful shape turn out just right. I will pass on tips from the many instructors that have been to East Troy Basketry, some of the patterns in our shop and a few tips of my very own. You will determine your own size and shape based on the sizes of reed you choose to use. 
Instructor: Eileen Mirsberger
Cost: $ 55
Baskets shown are designs by Eileen Mirsberger, Marlene Meyer, Tressa Sularz, Kathy Tessler, Billie Ruth Suddath and Marla Sundstrom.
GREAT ISLAND FLOOR BASKET
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 9:00 - 5:00
Description:
Dimensions:
Instructor: Karen Linde
Cost: $ 65