Instructor: Zsa Lobel

Date: June 11 & 12, 2025

Time: 10:00-1:00 pm

Maximum number of students: 6

Location: Boarding House, Historic Johnson Farm on Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC

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: $60 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at the time of registration) or $70 for non-members, payable by check, cash, or credit card to HWFA.
Materials fee: $20

Supplies brought by student: teacher will send you an email and let you know
Materials provided by instructor or HWFA: all materials and tools are provided.

To secure your seat in the class, send registration form with check to:

Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists (HWFA), 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791

OR drop cash, check or credit card by the Boarding House Monday through Friday 10 am - 3pm.

Also be sure to include the Class Sign-Up Form found by clicking here