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Shaker Style Table Basket Making – Afternoon Session

August 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$65

Thursday, August 1, 2024
1pm-4pm (there is also a morning session available)

Shaker-Style Table Basket measures 9″ x 4″ x 5″  with end handles or with one centered back handle or you can even choose to make it without a handle

Natural reed rattan with alternating rows of plain weave, slat wall look
This small basket is perfect for multiple uses, it fits neatly on a narrow shelf, holds tea bags or spice bags in the kitchen.  You can use it on the table with a cloth liner for crackers or in your craft room for supplies”.
Participants will need to bring the following tools:
-water container tub or bucket
-scissors
-pencil
-tape measure (cloth preferrable)
-awl or basketry packing tool
-clothes pins or small clamps
-Utility knife

Carolyn Kemp is an accomplished basket weaver and artist with multiple instructional books published in basketry.  Carolyn lives in Lancaster, South Carolina and has been teaching workshops with Shaker Village for years, having previously been our neighbor.  She continues to offer workshops with us through these virtual options and has kits, finished baskets, and books in our store as well as her Etsy shop.

Friend of the Shakers members receive $5 off all workshops- join or renew today to claim your discount.

Child (8 Yrs and up) with parent welcome – make one basket pay for one

Minimum: 5 participants
Max: 10 participants

Details

Date:
August 1
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
$65
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.maineshakers.com/event/table-basket-pm/

Organizer

Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village

Venue

Shaker Village
707 Shaker Rd
New Gloucester, ME 04260 United States + Google Map

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