
Basket Weaving: Willow Picnic Baskets w/ Tyler Lavenburg - Asheville, NC
Hands-on three-day basketry intensive weaving a durable willow picnic and gathering basket using the traditional European stake and strand method. Slow, repetitive practice builds patience, material fluency, and a functional take-home piece rooted in heritage craft.
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