With: Hale Morrell and Emma Kuester

Class Fee: $40/adult; $65/adult and child pair

Materials Fee: $20 / participant

Class Size: 6 / Appropriate for children 8+ with accompanying adult

Weave a small basket using materials from the Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra). Black ash is an amazing tree that grows in the Northeast and has been traditionally used for basket making for generations. Its growth rings separate easily when pounded, creating strong, flexible splints that are perfect for weaving. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of black ash basket weaving techniques and create your own piece. Everyone will leave with a finished basket approximately 4" × 4".

Hale Morrell lives in Walpole, NH and works as a forester in Cheshire County, NH and Windham County, VT. She loves carrying on the tradition of historical crafting by learning about them and sharing them with others.

Emma Kuester moved to this area from Illinois 2 years ago with her dog, Macy. She is passionate about making any craft that comes her way. Since moving to New England, she has been deepening her basketry, wool, and leather making skills.