WILLOW - CLASSES

June 12-14, 2026  (Vesterheim Folk Art School)

'Tradtional State and Strand Willow Basket'
The is a good introductory willow basket class for those interested in trying their hand at weaving with sticks.  Participants in the class will weave a beautiful and sturdy round willow basket with an 'over the arm' handle. Class discussions will also cover willow cultivation, harvest, traditions and willow lore. For more information and registration information go to www.vesterheim.org  Registration opens at Vesterheim at noon on February 20, 2026.  This class fills up fast so sign up early!.

October 6-8, 2026  (North House Folk School)

'Coracle: Weave Your Own Boat'

A coracle is an ancient boat of Irish and Welsch origin which was used in rivers to net salmon. Join Lindsay Lee and Beth Homa Kraus and build one of these in their class at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN. For more details and registration information go to www.northhouse.org