# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Workshop: Willow Hamper Baskets with Zac Fittipaldi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Friday, April 3, 9am - 4pm + Saturday, April 4, 9am - 4pm
Tuition: $250 [MMAM Member Rate: $240] 
Materials Fee: $100 (paid to instructor) 

Reserve your spot: https://mmam.org/calendar2/willow-hamper-baskets

Willow basket weaving is an ancient craft dating back to around 5000 BCE, with the pliability and durability of willow making it a favored material for functional baskets across many cultures.  Willow is also a vital plant in maintaining healthy ecosystems such as ours in the Upper Mississippi watershed, as it helps prevent soil erosion and supports biodiversity in wetland areas.  In this hands-on workshop, students will learn the traditional craft of weaving hamper baskets using willow that is sustainably grown, harvested, and processed in nearby Sandstone, MN.  Willow is a versatile, fast-growing plant often found near water sources, as it thrives in moist conditions. This strong, flexible material has been used for centuries in basket-making due to its sustainability and connection to the environment. Through guided instruction, participants will create their own functional and beautiful baskets, learning a skill that connects craftsmanship, nature, and sustainable practices.

In this class, we will make a willow stake and strand small hamper basket. This is a very versatile style of basket, and many different weaving techniques will be used. We will begin by twining our base. Then add vertical stakes, locking them in with a three-stand twine. As we work up the basket, we will alternate between the French randing and three-stand twine, ending with a 3-behind-1 border. After the border is finished, handles may be added.

About the instructor: 
Zac (he/him) hails from Sandstone, Minnesota and began his basketry journey with a year-long apprenticeship in 2008. Zac is a passionate instructor, believing that in an era where the connection to nature is often overshadowed by technology, the revival of earth skills is essential for fostering sustainability and resilience. Everyone, regardless of background or experience, should have access to these vital skills. We can cultivate a thriving planet by embracing practices that honor the earth and its resources.Zac now has his own Willow farm in southern Minnesota with about 20 different varieties of basketry and ornamental Willow and continues to practice many different basketry techniques using a variety of materials from around the world with a focus on traditional European willow, and local northern black ash.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winona/workshop-willow-hamper-baskets-with-zac-fittipaldi/200029474342340
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://mmam.org/calendar2/willow-hamper-baskets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=winona-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Winona
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 800 Riverview Dr, Winona, MN, United States, Minnesota 55987
- **lat**: 44.05718
- **long**: -91.64339
- **full address**: 800 Riverview Dr, Winona, MN, United States, Minnesota 55987

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Minnesota Marine Art Museum (https://allevents.in/org/minnesota-marine-art-museum/8001334)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 800 Riverview Dr, Winona, MN, United States, Minnesota 55987
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Minnesota Marine Art Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Workshop: Willow Hamper Baskets with Zac Fittipaldi ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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