April 27
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kathy Polletto
Participants in the class will make a May Day Basket. May Day Baskets were a popular tradition in the Victorian era. On May Day a person would fill a basket with flowers, go to a friend or neighbor’s house, hang the basket on their door knob, ring the doorbell and run away. When the person answers they have a May Day Surprise.
Description
The basket is a small round hanging basket that will hang on a door knob. The basket is 9″ high including the handle and 3 – 3 1/2 inches wide. . It is made with various types of reed splint. Participants will have a choice of colors to add to their basket. The participants will learn how to start off a base for a round basket. They will also learn how to twine the bottom and over and under weaving and how to attach the handle and rim. This basket is good for beginners.
Max, # of students 8
Min, # of students 5
Supplies needed for class
Basin for water
pencil
good pair of scissors
Awl or knitting needle
Tape measure
4 spring clothes pins
towel.
April 27
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kathy Polletto
Participants in the class will make a May Day Basket. May Day Baskets were a popular tradition in the Victorian era. On May Day a person would fill a basket with flowers, go to a friend or neighbor’s house, hang the basket on their door knob, ring the doorbell and run away. When the person answers they have a May Day Surprise.
Description
The basket is a small round hanging basket that will hang on a door knob. The basket is 9″ high including the handle and 3 – 3 1/2 inches wide. . It is made with various types of reed splint. Participants will have a choice of colors to add to their basket. The participants will learn how to start off a base for a round basket. They will also learn how to twine the bottom and over and under weaving and how to attach the handle and rim. This basket is good for beginners.
Max, # of students 8
Min, # of students 5
Supplies needed for class
Basin for water
pencil
good pair of scissors
Awl or knitting needle
Tape measure
4 spring clothes pins
towel.
Details
Venue
Kennebunk, ME 04043 United States + Google Map
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