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.