{3/21} Basket Weaving: Spring Gathering Basket

Saturday, March 21 | 9:00am–1:30pm (with break)
Taught by Kandyce Galanis
Ages 16+ (10+ welcome with an accompanying adult)

Description

Welcome spring with a beautiful handmade basket—perfect for gathering eggs, holding spring treasures, or carrying home something special from the market.

In this hands-on basket weaving workshop, instructor Kandyce Galanis will guide students through the process of weaving a charming spring gathering basket featuring a round woven base, a wooden handle, and colorful woven accents. This basket is slightly larger than last year’s treat basket, but still considered a small-to-medium size—an ideal practical basket that’s both decorative and functional.

Students will learn traditional weaving techniques including twining and a unique decorative border, and will leave with a finished basket ready for springtime adventures.

Whether you’re brand new to basket weaving or returning for another project, this class is a wonderful way to learn, build skills, and enjoy the rhythm of working with natural materials.  

What You’ll Make

A woven spring basket with a wooden handle
Approximate finished size: 6” diameter x 4” height (plus handle)

Perfect for:

• Easter egg hunts
• Gathering fresh eggs
• Holding small seasonal items
• Displaying spring decor

What You’ll Learn

• How to weave a round basket base
• Traditional twining techniques
• Shaping and structure building
• Finishing methods + a decorative border
• Adding a wooden handle securely

Workshop Schedule

Saturday, March 21
9:00am–11:30am — Basket weaving session
11:30am–12:00pm — Break for lunch
12:00pm–1:30pm — Finish weaving + handle + final details

After the workshop, participants are welcome to stay and use the studio space for the afternoon if they’d like to continue weaving, visit, or work on personal projects. (Kandyce will be available until around 1:30pm.)

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 9:00am–1:30pm
Break: 11:30am–12:00pm
Location: Handcraft Revival — Sugar House
Instructor: Kandyce Galanis
Ages: 16+ (10+ welcome with an accompanying adult)
Experience Level: Beginner-friendly

Good to Know

• This is a fantastic class for first-time basket weavers.
• If you’ve taken a basket class with us before, this basket is still a great next project—it features a new base style and different finishing techniques.
• Basket weaving is hands-on and requires steady hand use, but no prior experience is required.