Basket Weaving: Bloom

Learn how to craft a unique basket at Basket Weaving: Bloom on Friday, Aug. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.

Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through the making of a woven filled base using a ‘D’ handle. Students will learn twining, starting and stopping, and the use of overlays. Accent colors will be chocolate brown, gold and reseda green. A sunflower charm will adorn the front of the basket students will take home.

$85/person. Register at https://allerton.illinois.edu/events/basketweavingbloom/ by Aug. 8. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email b3dhcnJlbiB8IGlsbGlub2lzICEgZWR1.

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You may also like the following events from Allerton Park and Retreat Center:

• This Thursday, 19th June, 03:00 pm, Camp Lost Garden in Monticello
• This Saturday, 21st June, 10:00 am, Third Saturday Garden Tours in Cisco
• Next Tuesday, 24th June, 05:30 pm, Make Your Own Condiments in Monticello