REBECCA ARRINGTON became enchanted with basket weaving when given a wine basket filled with local wines at her wedding in 2003.  She began studying under Helen Springer in Holland, Michigan, and has been hooked on the craft ever since.  In recent years, she has added gourd work and sewing to her repertoire.  For over a decade, Becca has been teaching basket making at various venues in and around Sparta.  She is a gifted teacher, and we are lucky to have her back at this year’s fiber fest.

MAKING A MARKET BASKET  Beginner to Advanced

 A market basket is a great first-time project, but it is also a fun project for those who have some experience in basket making.  Planning and designing a basket will be discussed, and by the end of the class you will have picked up the skills and experience to be ready for your next basket-making project.  You will also leave the class with a beautiful and useful basket—perfect for taking to the Farmers’ Market, transporting your fiber projects, or just for display in your home.  Finished baskets will be approximately 12” x 10” x 7.”

 Prerequisite skills: None

 Pre-class homework:  None

 Students bring:  Everything will be supplied, but students may bring a hand towel, spray water bottle and their own basketry tools if they have them

 Class fee:  $110.00

 Materials fee:  $50.00 for basket pattern, wood handle, complete weaving kit

 Class duration:  6 hours

 Instructor:  Rebecca Arrington

 Date and time:  Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00am to 4:00pm

 1 to 10 students