This workshop is for intermediate weavers. Home cooked lunches, afternoon snack and coffee/tea is included in the workshop fee (all dietary restrictions accommodated).

Guided step by step, you'll learn traditional willow weaving techniques as you build a sturdy, handcrafted bassinet from natural willow. If you need to bring a support person to assist while you weave this can be discussed (say if you're expecting... for example) 

Note the willow used will be willow with bark (unlike the photo which is peeled willow) 

This class includes demonstration, guidance, and support in building a large oval slath base, base weavings, three rod- four set chase wale, fill weaves to suit experience level, four rod four set chase wale, assymetric packing to make bassinet shape, as well as either lifted pass through handles, or roped handles depending on time and experience of students. 

Bassinets will fit an oval 16" x 30" oval mattress (not included)

This course is suitable for adults with previous willow weaving experience. 

Willow and tools (secateurs, curved pruners, wrapping irons, awls) will be available for purchase. 

If cost is a barrier to you we have work trade options available sorting willow. 

WORKSHOP DATES:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Oct 16,17,18, 2026 |  192 Grand River Ave, Brantford, Ontario

Maximum of 6 students per workshop.
If the workshop is sold out, click here to join the waitlist.

*All prices in CAD

ACCESSIBILITY DISCLAIMER Weaving willow can be quite hard on the hands and wrists. If you have pre-existing problems with your hands/wrists/arms/back, this class could prove challenging to you. Most baskets require moderate hand strength to weave properly. It is frequent that people mention having sore hands afterwards, and that people end up with a blister here or there (or here AND there!). If you have concerns but you're still keen feel free to reach out via the contact page.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS  A refund of 50% of the workshop fee , and 100% of the materials fee will be issued when canceled 2 weeks or more before the workshop date. After this point classes are considered to be transferable but not refundable.