Foundations of Willow Basketry (LEVEL 1 & 2)

Learn new weaving patterns, and gain more experience while shaping your dream basket!
Saturday & Sunday,
May 30 & 31, 2026
9am to 4pm BOTH DAYS
$300 (plus $35 materials fee)
(Participants must attend both Saturday and Sunday to complete the workshop).
Ages 18 & up.

*Regenerative Year Partners/Enthusiasts receive a $15 discount upon registering!
PREREQUISITES: NONE for this class!

NOTE: If you have already taken Level 1, you have the option of making a slightly bigger basket as you would in Level 2.

This class is designed to give you a solid introduction into weaving your first (or second or third!) willow basket. You will learn to weave a round base, several weaving patterns to build the walls of your basket, and a border to finish it. For those who have already taken Level 1, you will have the opportunity for a more challenging project. Students will go home with a completed basket and possibly some extra bases to weave baskets at home. Students will also learn about gathering, processing, storing and preparing willow for weaving.

PREREQUISITE: NO prerequisites.

Instructor, Gelsomina Malferrari

Co-founder of Laughing Coyote, Gelsomina Malferrari comes from a family of artisans, and her ability to craft beautiful objects comes from a lifetime of creating. Raised in a bilingual family, the strong family ties of her Italian heritage continue to be important. Gelsomina is passionate about fiber, making baskets, spinning, weaving, felting. Gardening, foraging and preserving fill her time in the green months.