Date and time: Saturday June 20 and Sunday June 21, 2026. 9:30am – 4:30pm PST each day

Location: Multnomah Art Center (7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR), Rm TBD

Cost: $134 (includes $84 guild fee; $50 materials fees)

Note: This class is for Guild members. If you are not a Guild member, but would like to become one, click here.

Number of Students: 10

Instructor: Barbara Kommer

Student Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Supplies Needed: A sharp awl or pocketknife, cutting board or piece of wood at least 3x4” and ¼-inch thick, small flat ruler, three plastic (not paper) twist ties, needle nose pliers or other crimping tool, 5 small clips, blue painter’s tape, tub for soaking, spray bottle, small towel.

Description: This three-colored round reed basket is loaded with technique for the intermediate-to-advanced weaver. You will start by making a split-spoke base and use bi-spoking, hidden joins, Japanese weave, triple twining, reverse twining, and three-rod waling. For the sides you will use a three-rod arrow chasing weave with step ups to create swirling arrows. You will complete your fruit basket with a sturdy four-row rolled border. Techniques used draw heavily on Flo Hoppe’s book, Wicker Basketry. Students are encouraged to bring their copy if they have one. Instructor will have a couple of copies available for reference.

Must have experience with twining and have made at least three baskets with reed or willow.

Register online by clicking “add to cart” below, and filling out all forms. Registration closes, May 30, 2026. If you need to cancel, do it before Saturday, June 6 for a full refund.

When the class fills, we will start a waiting list. To be added, email the name of the class with your phone number to ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com