In this full-day class with Jes Clark of Willow Vale Farm, students will use traditional rib basketry techniques to weave a beautiful and functional leaf-shaped tray out of willow. This is a great introduction to the world of willow weaving and is a fun way to discover the strength and diversity of the willow plant. Strong hands are a must for this class.

Agenda

9:00-10:00: Introduction

10:00-10:30: Discussion of Weaving & Basket Principles

10:30-12:00: Form Frames, Begin Weaving

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:00: Continued Weaving, Refining Technique

2:00-3:30: Finish First Tray, Begin Second

3:30-4:00- Final Questions, Summary

We use sliding scale pricing for all of our events. Please reflect on The Green Bottle resource to assess your contribution to the farm!

THIS IS A 7 HOUR CLASS. PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU CAN COMMIT TO THE FULL DAY. LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU MUST CANCEL.

For questions, please email programs@rocksteadyfarm.com.

About the facilitator: Jes Clark (they/them) is the farmer and weaver at Willow Vale Farm in Stanfordville, NY. Jes weaves traditional and contemporary functional pieces and the basket forms created are a result of their conversation with each stick of willow. All of their willow is grown without pesticides using regenerative practices and with loving care. Jes has been teaching weaving since 2018 and has taught hundreds of students ranging from absolute beginners to experienced weavers looking to refine their craft. They have taught at the Stowe Basketry Festival, for the Northeast Basketmakers Guild, at the New York Botanical Garden just to name a few, and also privately in one-on-one tutorials. You can discover more of their work at instagram.com/willowvalefarm and https://www.willowvale.farm/