# Event Details - **Event Name**: Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Create Art from Nature: Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Artist Michelle Drake Pebble Hill Plantation Learning Center, Thomasville, GA Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tickets - $150.00 with an additional option to purchase a boxed lunch or feel free to bring your own lunch. Lunch box add-on option - $15.00 (includes 6” sub sandwich, bag of chips, 2 cookies, tea) TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 11 at noon. No Refunds. Ticket reservation deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the timeless art of pine needle basketry. In this introductory class, participants will learn the coiling technique using artificial sinew and recently shed longleaf pine needles from the Pebble Hill Plantation forests to create a beautiful hand-stitched basket. During the workshop we will focus on preparing pine needles, how to start your basket with a knot start, shaping, stitching, and finishing techniques to complete a small basket. Each participant will take home their creation, confidence, and skills to be able to continue the craft independently. Michelle is a self-taught artist with over twenty years of experience working with longleaf pine needles and other natural materials to create a more sculptural body of work. Her work has been shown in juried art exhibitions, regional galleries, and she has taught workshops and events such as the Mountain Longleaf Festival hosted by Jacksonville State University. Each class is an opportunity to share not only a skill but the ability to connect with nature, art, and tradition. She is honored to guide new students as they shape their own baskets and perhaps begin their own journey into this timeless art. Visit Michelle’s website to see the various examples of her work and to learn more about the artist at www.michelledrake.net All supplies and materials are provided. No previous experience necessary just bring your creativity and patience. Class size is limited to six students for individual attention. There is an age limit of 18 years of age or older due to the complexity of holding materials and tension needed while stitching. For more information, please contact: Kitty Spivey, 229-227-5378 or kspivey@pebblehill.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thomasville/longleaf-pine-needle-basketry-workshop-with-michelle-drake/200030551903918 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, festivals, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Thomasville - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1251 US HIGHWAY 319 South, Thomasville, GA, United States, Georgia 31792 - **lat**: 30.83349 - **long**: -84.00741 - **full address**: 1251 US HIGHWAY 319 South, Thomasville, GA, United States, Georgia 31792 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a4f4c36b7d4ddaea90071e6cf64b54ba6b78eb609bc73fcf9e8effa4c1d36d32-rimg-w1200-h986-dce8f8f8-gmir?v=1787457326 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake being held? - **A:** Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake takes place on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1251 US HIGHWAY 319 South, Thomasville, GA, United States, Georgia 31792. - **Q**: Who is organizing Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake? - **A:** Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake is organized by Pebble Hill Plantation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Longleaf Pine Needle Basketry Workshop with Michelle Drake is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Thomasville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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