classes

Find out how fun and easy it is to create your very own Nantucket Lightship Basket. For 17 years I have been teaching both private and group classes on a year round basis. After working with well over two thousand students I have developed techniques and tools that make the construction process simple and fun. There are many projects and many sizes from 2" miniatures to a coffee table/basinet that is 3 feet across! Ice buckets, wine coolers, bud vases, and flower vases are some of the weaving projects possible.

If you're coming to Nantucket this summer please call ahead 508-228-8714 to reserve a spot. A non- refundable deposit of 50.00 will be required to hold your place.

Summer class times run Monday through Friday 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

If you are coming to the Island expect to be here at least one week (5 - 7 days) to complete a open round basket. (this will give you time to sight-see as well as weave) If you can arrange your stay over a weekend this gives you a little more time to finish. You will be at the shop for three or four half day sessions, some longer than others. You will have time in between classes to complete "homework" on your own. (the classes need not be consecutive days)

Open Basket Class price includes 1 cherry base and handle, reed staves and rim, and bone knobs.
3 - 4 inch open	$300.00
5 - 6 inch open	$340.00
7 - 8 inch open	$380.00
9 - 10 inch open	$410.00
12 - 14 inch open	$450.00
16 - 18 inch open	$550.00
20 - inch open	$695.00

Extra handles, exotic wood bases, wood staves, wood rims, ears, ivory details, scrimshaw, carvings and many custom items available on request!

I get many inquiries about classes for purses.

This is an advanced weaving project and is not recommended for a first project. For those of you with Nantucket basket experience, smaller handbags can be completed in this one week time frame but will cut heavily into your sightseeing time.

Purse Classes includes 2 cherry bases , 1 cherry handle, reed rims and staves, bone knobs and purse pin
5 - 6 inch purse	$550.00
7 - 8 inch purse	$650.00
9 - 10 inch purse	$750.00
12 - inch purse	$875.00
14 - inch covered	$1000.00
16 - inch covered	$1200.00
20 - inch covered	$1500.00