Create something lovely and useful just in time for Valentine’s season in this heart-shaped basket weaving workshop with local basket maker Lorraine Flye on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Great Stone Dwelling. Lorraine will guide participants step-by-step through the process of shaping, weaving, and finishing a charming heart basket—perfect for gifting, hanging on a wall, or filling with special keepsakes. Lorraine will have pink and purple color options for each participant to choose from to make their center weave unique.
No prior basket weaving experience is necessary; beginners and seasoned makers alike are welcome. All necessary materials and tools will be provided, and each participant will leave with a completed heart-shaped basket and the skills to create more at home. The minimum age is 14 years old.
Lorraine Flye:
Lorraine Flye is a lifelong maker with more than 30 years of basket-weaving experience and a passion for sharing traditional craft with learners of all ages. A new Enfield resident as of April 2025, Lorraine quickly became an integral part of the Enfield Shaker Museum community as a volunteer gardener in the Shaker Herb Gardens and as one of the museum’s basket-weaving demonstrators throughout the summer season. Her warm teaching style, deep knowledge, and love for heritage crafts make her workshops welcoming, engaging, and richly rooted in Shaker tradition.
Please bring the following items:
an old towel (for covering your workspace while you work with damp reeds)
your own bag lunch
Cost:
Members - $40
Non-Members - $45
Coming from a distance? Stay at our historic Great Stone Dwelling for the weekend! Check our availability here.
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