Hexagonal shapes are some of the strongest shapes found in nature, with honeycombs and snowflakes being some of the most common. Perhaps this is why this basket can be fun and interesting to weave: it connects us to nature, one good triangle at a time. Using scissor, knife and slitting gauges, and working with locally harvested and hand-processed pre-shrunk, choice Black Ash heartwood and sapwood splint, participants will weave a hex basket (with a hex base) most fitting for cheese making, herb-drying, your table centerpiece, or a special place on your wall. The finished basket will measure 4” in height, with a 10"-12” diameter, or thereabouts.

All materials and tools will be provided by the instructor. If you have a favorite scissors or knife to work with, you may bring that and we will determine if it is suitable. Resources dependent, we may incorporate a few dyed weavers into the mix or twist up our own cordage for the rim.

For further enhancement, a table will be set up on site with a variety of baskets, resource material, and basket making tools.