Traditional Basket Weaving Class
Engage Your Creative & Adventurous Spirit!
Join Woodthrush Wilderness this fall and learn the timeless art of basketry! These hands-on workshops are a wonderful way to prepare for foraging season, learn a skill for life, or create a beautiful handmade gift for someone special.
Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule
Gathering, Bike, & Farmer’s Market Basket Workshop
Sunday, October 25 • 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Introduction to Wild Basketry Workshop
Friday, November 13 • 5:00–9:00 PM
Location For Both Classes: Kenduskeag Room at Bangor Parks and Recreation
Choose Your Craft & Register Below
Bike Basket — NEW FALL 2026
5-hour class
Create a handcrafted bike basket featuring a classic design made from premium reed and finished with durable leather straps for a secure and stylish attachment to your bike.
The basket measures approximately 5" × 10" at the base and 8" high. Leather straps attach the basket to your bike, and a cotton strap can be added so you can also use it as a shoulder tote. Leather shoulder straps will be available for purchase.
The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the entire process, ensuring that everyone leaves with a finished basket.
Beginner-friendly — no prior weaving experience required!
Farmer’s Market Basket
8-hour class
Take this beautiful basket to the farmers market to gather fresh produce, bakery items, and all your favorite market finds.
The basket features two straps that can be worn over the shoulder or carried by hand, with multiple strap color options available. The basket is woven with quality flat and half-round reed. Add your own personal touch with colored reed options in blue, purple, red, green, or brown.
Everyone is welcome! If you've never woven before, don't worry—the instructor will provide step-by-step directions so you can confidently create your basket and walk away with a finished piece.
Beginner-friendly — no prior weaving experience required!
Gathering Basket
5-hour class
Whether you're hiking through the forest or exploring your own garden, this charming basket is perfect for gathering mushrooms, flowers, herbs, and other foraged treasures.
The basket measures approximately 10" × 10" at the base, with an 8" weaving height and a wooden swing handle that reaches approximately 14" high. This basket features a unique pattern using ¼", ½", and 1" premium reed weavers, with diagonal colored weavers added through the center using the French Randing technique.
Introduction to Wild Basketry
4-hour class
Wild basketry is an ancient craft of weaving natural materials—such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark—into functional and decorative baskets.
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, we will explore how to collect, process, and weave locally sourced natural materials.
Materials may include:
- Cattail
- Pine needles
- Birch bark
- Ash
- Pine bark
- Willow
- Grasses
- Red osier dogwood
- Grapevine
The class includes a presentation, basket demonstrations, and opportunities to work directly with natural materials. Students will also receive a PDF with information about materials and patterns.
Learn a skill for life and discover the art of becoming a wild basket maker!
Things to Know:
- All materials will be provided for you
- Taught by Woodthrush Wilderness - Registered Maine Guide
- Classes will operate together & class duration depends on craft selection
- No refunds available once you are registered
- Instructional guide & materials will be available if you cannot attend class