Create Your Own Freeform Kudzu Basket

Transform an invasive vine into beautiful, functional art with master basket weaver Nancy in this hands-on workshop that blends ancient craft traditions with Appalachian storytelling. Learn to create your own freeform kudzu basket—a practical skill that also helps control one of the South's most persistent invasive plants.
Nancy will guide you through the fundamentals of basket weaving using split kudzu vines, a forgiving material that's perfect for beginners and helps you develop your technique more quickly than traditional materials. You'll learn proper vine preparation, weaving patterns, and finishing techniques that result in a sturdy, unique basket you'll be proud to use or gift.
But this class offers something beyond technique. With two basket weaving guilds under her belt and years traveling with the SC Arts Commission, Nancy brings her Native American heritage to life through captivating stories that connect you to the "old ones" who've practiced this craft for generations. You'll leave with a completed basket, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for the living tradition you're now part of—plus the knowledge to gather and weave your own kudzu anytime.

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