The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket
Experience Level: Beginner
Create a functional and unique basket for your coffee table and, of course, bagels, at Basket Weaving: Bagel Basket on Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in The Studio.
Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students as they start by creating a woven, filled base for the basket. Students will then learn about twining, triple twining using an arrow weave, and adding leather handles with an overlay. Finally, students will add beads and copper wire to finish off their baskets choosing from a variety of beads.
$100/person. Register here. Registration will close May 15 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.
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About the Instructor
Bonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly caught the “basket bug.” She created a business — Bonnie’s Baskets in Decatur — in 2006 to teach others to weave. She is also a traveling instructor and has taught weaving in 18 states.
Find out more about Bonnie on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Etsy pages.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
Find the complete Summer schedule here.
