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                                  FR01  8:30 AM - 5:30 PM                                        Nautical Edge by Mary Price $65.00

This nautical themed basket is woven using natural and dyed gray reed. Techniques include: inserting natural spokes into a round wood base, double triple twine, creating double wave embellishments and a single lashed rim with cotton cord rim filler and handles.
.Intermediate HR:8
Size:10" diameter x 4.5 H

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                                FR02  8:30 AM - 5:30 PM                            
Nantucket 4 Piece Serving Caddy by Jan Beyma $98.00 
 Class is full

Three baskets will be woven over galvanized containers that will remain in the basket. Students will insert cane staves into the base & will have a choice on how they would like to weave the baskets. They may weave all 3 the same or each one different. A basic over under weave or a twill design will be taught. Bases & rime will be pre-finished cherry. Once baskets are finished, they will sit in a galvanized tray (18”L X 4 ½”H) You may use it to put silverware, napkins, & cups in it for gatherings or add plants for a decorative center piece.
Intermediate HR:8
Size: Diameter 5” D  5 ½” H

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                                     FR03  8:30 AM - 5:30 PM                                         Scalloped Cat by Pam Milat
$90.00

Woven on an 8" square hoop, this elegant all-natural cathead market basket is sure to impress. Students will be challenged to maintain the cathead ears while weaving around their handle. The basket is finished with a wrapped handle and an elegant scalloped braided rim.
Advanced HR:8
Size: 16" x 8" x 10" w/handle

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                                     FR04  8:30AM-3:30PM                                                     Small Egg Basket by Elaine Sinclair  $68.00

This is a small egg basket using 2 10” x 2” round hoops. A unique way of holding the ribs will be taught to start the basket. The decorative handle and sides are done in Royal Blue. Students may not finish in class, but will know how to finish at home. Students will learn to do turn backs.
Intermediate  HRS: 6+
Size:Using 2 10” x 2” hoops
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                                  FR05 8:30AM-3:30PM                                       Turkey Trackin' Tray by Marilyn Parr  $78.00
​Class is full

A simple round basket with a twist. The spokes will be glued in and weaver-ready for class. There is a section in the basket which I titled "turkey tracks".  It is a combination of twining and weaving with two colors of round reed.  The handles are attached down towards the base of the basket and also at the rim, which adds a unique look.
Intermediate HRS: 6
Size: 38 circumference, 12.5 diameter, 8 w/handles
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FR06 8:30-2:30
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Pie in the Sky by Dani Sue Anderson $50.00

I really wanted to create a display basket that could hold anything: a candle, desserts of all kinds, breads, you name it. But then I ran into an issue. I needed to make sure the woven part of the basket was strong enough to support a heavy glass dish with a substantial pie or cake in it. This led to weeks of problem solving to make this basket a reality. It's a real crowd pleaser. You will be able to select the theme on the wooden part of the stand and pic your colors.
 All Levels HR: 5 
Size:15.5” tall, 11” Diameter with a 36.5 circumference at largest part of the woven stand. ​

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                                  FR07 
8:30AM-12:30PM                                        Cobweb Broom by Bev Larson  $59.00
​Class is full

Have fun learning traditional Appalachian broom making techniques with the ever popular cobweb broom. We will complete both a long broom and a short broom in class. Choice of cord colors available. Stick choices also available
All levels HR:4 
Size: varies
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                                       FR08  8:30AM-12:30PM                                               Counter Twill by Sandy Bulgrin  $32.00

This wood bottom basket is woven with natural reed with a middle section woven with dyed reed in a twill pattern. The basket is finished with a wood handle. Many choices of dyed reed will be available. Special tools required: round nose pliers
All levels HR: 4
Size: 9"x 4"x 4" 
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                                      FR09  8:30AM-12:30PM                                           Santa's Goodie Bag by Nichole Hutchins $45.00

Woven on a 4"x4 "stained and polyurethaned base, Santa's Goodie Bag stands 9 .5" tall and is the perfect piece to add to your mantle, fireplace, coffee table or wherever during the Holiday season. Weavers will be using the start and stop method of weaving and also inserting overlays. Class members will have the option of a fur top (shown) or a solid black rim that can be determined at the time of the class.
Beginner  HR:4
Size:4" x 4"x 9.5"

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                                      FR10  1:30PM-7:30PM                                             A Day of Whisks by Bev Larson  $79.00

Spend the day playing with whisk brooms....angel wings, turkey wings, hens wing, car brooms, plaited or not. While most will be natural, color options will be available with dyed broom corn and many cord color options to play with.
All levels HR:6
Size varies

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                                  FR11  1:30PM-7:30PM                                       Blessings by Nichole Hutchins  $45.00

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Designed as a time to celebrate a new year and new beginnings, weaving is a great time to count our blessings. Blessings is a reminder to think ahead towards the year to come and all the things it holds. Fill it with good things and use the towel to clean up the messes or dry the tears. Measuring 12"x8"x6.5", Blessings will come in a variety of colors you can pick at the time of class. You'll also pick your towel and a laser cut disk to match. 
Intermediate  HR:6
Size :12"x 8"x 6.5"
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​                                FR12  1:30PM-5:30PM                                     Cookie Tray by Sandy Bulgrin $32.00


Large Round Cookie Basket: this useful basket starts with a wood base. Students will twine the bottom to reach about 12” the sides are woven with natural and dyed reed. A perfect basket for any table setting.
All levels  HR:4-5
12" Diameter x 4" 

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FR 13 3:30-8:30
​Hannah's Helper by Dani Sue Anderson $55.00

 

I have many concerns about raising three amazing girls. One is that our second born (Hannah) will suffer from the Middle Child Syndrome! However, Christopher and I have both focused on how to parent and lead. We want Hannah to feel seen, known, and loved, just because of the special seat she holds in our family. That being said, when our first-born Lillie was 4, she begged and begged to weave a basket. Thus the “Lillie Basket” was born, and I’ve taught and sold so many of those kits, as it’s a perfect beginner basket. Then, 6 years later, our youngest, Ella, was born. She was the only one Granny didn’t make an Easter basket for; so the Ella’s Easter Basket was created and is a crowd pleaser around Easter time. I’m mentioning all this to tell you what one of my dear weaving friends, Beth Paul, brought to my attention at the 2022 Kentucky Basket convention. I didn’t have a Hannah basket! I was shocked! Wait! What? Huh? Really? One month later the idea of this Basket for my precious Hannah was on paper. In addition, my favorite base maker, Tony Heady at Bagdad Lumber, was hard at work. And now we have this wonderful creation that you get to personalize down to the handle theme!
Students will choose from a variety of wooden bases and will also get to choose their own colors.​
Intermediate HR:5

                    Size: 3.5” tall for woven portion                 
37” circumference.


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FR 14  4:30-8:30
​ Beads & Fruit by Elaine Sinclair $50.00

Students will weave a woven base, then shape it into a beautiful bowl. Arrow weave and  twining will be used to complete the sides. Beads will be added  to the top for a more decorative look. Overlays are added with Cocoa Brown reed .
All levels HR:4

Size: 7” woven base X 7 ½” tall with a circumference of 37” at the top
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FR 15 4:30-8:30
Traveling Tool Tote by Marilyn Parr $65.00
​Class is full

This basket was designed to carry tools that are essential when you travel and not too big to weigh you down at convention. This tote is woven with black and natural reed.  After the basket is finished, you will weave in a ribbon that looks like a measuring tape. The base will have spokes glued in and be weaver-ready for class. The charm is included in the kit.
Intermediate HR 4
10 X 7 X 6.5 w/o handle



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FR 16 6:30-8:30
Farmhouse Chic by Mary Price $40.00

This basket starts with inserting flat reed spokes into a round wood base. Techniques include: Triple twine, adding a metal ribbon weaver and finishing with a triple twine lashed rim. Metallic painted silver wood feet and sparkly rhinestones are added to the basket when complete.
Beginner HR:2
8" diameter x 4.5" H

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  • 2025 Convention Info
    • Teachers Bios >
      • Maria Tinnell
      • Diane Hamelic
      • Diane Frankenfield
      • Mary Price
  • Classes at a Glance 2025
    • Wednesday Classes
    • Thursday Classes
    • Friday Classes
  • Things to bring
    • Weaving Skill Levels
  • Membership
    • 2025 Vendor Page
  • Officers
  • Where to stay
  • Where is the Conference?
  • Thomas Holtkamp Memorial
  • Basket Guilds