Bean Pot Basket
Description: Learn to weave a classic basket shape called the bean pot. This basket has many uses to include a perfect storage basket for yarn, wool, etc., tabletop decoration and makes an exceptional gift basket. The bean pot has a round double base made from flat reed (dyed or natural) and twined with round reed. The basket sides are woven with natural flat oval reed using a continuous weave technique. The basket is finished by adding metal eyelets to hold the metal handle and the rim is secured using a lashing weave. Unlike a basket with a D handle, the shape of this basket is controlled by adjusting weaving tension.
Basket dimensions: base 7-8 inches, basket height 10-11 inches tall with an opening of approximately 8-inches and an 8-inch-tall metal swing handle.
Costs: $65 including instruction and material fee. Material fee includes all reed (natural and dyed), metal bean pot handle & eyelets, basket pattern and use of instructor tools/supplies.
Skill level: basic basket weaving experience helpful. If you have never woven a basket, you can still complete the bean pot. It will just take a bit of patience. As you will be working with sharp scissors, students ages of 14+ are best. Good hand strength is needed as we will be pulling and holding with a tight grip throughout the basket weaving process. You will be working with water so wear something comfortable that you won’t mind getting a little damp.
Instructor: Carolyn Jennings Phone number to reserve spot is 907.317.8485 and let me know if you would like natural or dyed reed. Dyed reed colors available are burgundy, blue, black, red, yellow or green or a combination of colors looks wonderful!
Class size: limited to 6 —but don’t worry, we will have more classes!!
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