# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets
Hosted by DeSoto State Park & Little River Arts Council
Learn to weave with willow! Whether you're new to basket-making or seeking to expand your skills, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to create functional art with natural materials. The instructor will also be sharing some of her personal journey of healing through foraging and handcrafts.  

About the class: For total beginners as well as seasoned basket makers unfamiliar with making frame baskets. Participants will be making one ten-inch willow frame basket and possibly a second smaller basket if time permits. We'll be using a variety of cultivated basket willows.  Students are encouraged to bring a sharp pair of pruning shears if they have one. Otherwise, shears will be available for them to use. Please note this class requires average-moderate hand strength and may not be a good fit for those with hand sensitivities including hand injuries and arthritis. 

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00-4:00 CST with a lunch break from 12:30-1:30 
Where: DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Fee: $125 - includes all supplies. Class space is limited , pre-registration is required for attendance. 3 scholarship spots are available to people of the global majority (PGM).
Pre-register here: www.littleriverartscouncil.org/willowbasket.html
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valley-head/serious-skills-series-willow-frame-baskets/200029313289429
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Valley Head
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama
- **lat**: 34.500791947317
- **long**: -85.618643760681
- **full address**: DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama, 7104 DeSoto Pkwy NE,Valley Head, Alabama, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets being held?
  - **A:** Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at DeSoto State Park~Fort Payne, Alabama, 7104 DeSoto Pkwy NE,Valley Head, Alabama, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets?
  - **A:** Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets is organized by Little River Arts Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Serious Skills Series: Willow Frame Baskets 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 Valley Head, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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