Willow Weaving Weekend

During this two day class we will make round base stake and strand baskets. Participants will learn various techniques such as pairing, three-rod wale, french randing, and zig-zag. There will be an option to add one or two handles, depending on your preference. The workshop is taught by Hannah Billian. Hannah spends her days growing chicories in her garden, weaving baskets out of her home-grown willow, cycling, nordic skiing, and picking and eating copious amounts of fruit from the land she calls home. With a passion for literacy and the outdoors, she works as an educator during the school year. She makes a lot of baskets (too many perhaps?), and enjoys sharing her love for and knowledge of the willow plant with students. Hannah lives on a farm in central Vermont with her husband and children where they grow fruit trees, nuts, and berry plants. Wood-fired home cooked meals and beautiful rustic lodging are provided. Lodging options include large canvas wall tents, a Cree-style earth lodge, or space for your own tent if you prefer. Meals include lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Food is grown on site, organic and awesome. Dates: October 3-4, 2026 Arrival: 10:00 am Saturday Departure: 4:00 pm Sunday Cost: $400-500 sliding scale. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required with registration. The full payment is due two weeks before the program start date. Please pay online here: https://square.link/u/wiEX5p77 or by check mailed to Maine Local Living School, 71 Lake Drive, Temple, Maine 04984. *Local folks not needing overnight accommodation take $30 off the registration fee. *Please bring your own bedding (and tent if applicable) and pruning shears if you have them. Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Participant Personal Information Name * Your answer Email Address * Your answer Phone Number * Your answer Mailing address Your answer Additional Family Members/Participants?