Wendling Workshops

Berry Basket Workshop | March 18, 2026

Traditional willow berry basket, woven by hand for gathering and carrying.

  • This workshop focuses on building a traditional willow basket from the stake and strand style prevalent in England and Ireland.

    • Stake and strand method

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: 9:30am- 4:30pm

    Lunch: 40 minutes

    Cost: $125 + $15 materials fee

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Berry Basket Workshop | March 21, 2026

Traditional willow berry basket, woven by hand for gathering and carrying.

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  • This workshop focuses on building a traditional willow basket from the stake and strand style prevalent in England and Ireland.

    • Stake and strand method

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: 9:30am- 4:30pm

    Lunch: 40 minutes

    Cost: $125 + $15 materials fee

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Bird Feeder Workshop | March 29, 2026

Learn the stake and strand technique which is modified to create a bird

  • This half day workshop focuses on building a willow birdfeeder adapted from a trip to Ireland..

    • Stake and strand method modified to bird feeder

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Half Day Workshop: Sunday, March 29, 20269:30am- 1 pm

    Cost: $85

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Breakfast Tray Workshop | April 1, 2026

A sturdy handwoven willow tray suited for breakfast and light meals adapted from Jenny Crisp a notable British weaver.

  • This full day workshop focuses on building a willow breakfast tray adapted from Jenny Crisp a notable British weaver.

    • Modified Catalan base

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9:30am- 4:30 pm

    Cost: $125 + $15 materials

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Breakfast Tray Workshop | April 4, 2026

A sturdy handwoven willow tray suited for breakfast and light meals adapted from Jenny Crisp a notable British weaver.

  • This full day workshop focuses on building a willow breakfast tray adapted from Jenny Crisp a notable British weaver.

    • Modified Catalan base

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:30am- 4:30 pm

    Cost: $125 + $15 materials

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Fish + Swallows Workshop | April 26, 2026

A hands-on parent and child workshop focused on weaving simple willow fish and swallow forms together.

  • This half day workshop for parents and children focused on weaving simple willow fish and swallow forms.

    • Various techniques

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Half Day Workshop: Sunday, April 26, 2026 9:30am- 1 pm

    Cost: $85

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Garden Obelisk | May 6, 2026

Learn to make a tall handwoven willow garden obelisk designed to support climbing plants.

  • Learn to make a tall handwoven willow garden obelisk designed to support climbing plants.

    • Various techniques

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:30am- 4:30 pm

    Cost: $125 plus $15 for materials

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Garden Obelisk | May 9, 2026

Learn to make a tall handwoven willow garden obelisk designed to support climbing plants.

  • Learn to make a tall handwoven willow garden obelisk designed to support climbing plants.

    • Various techniques

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Full Day Workshop: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:30am- 4:30 pm

    Cost: $125 plus $15 for materials

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Fish + Swallows Workshop | May 23, 2026

This half day, hands-on parent and child workshop focused on weaving simple willow fish and swallow forms together.

  • A half day hands-on parent and child workshop focused on weaving simple willow fish and swallow forms together.

    • Various techniques

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • Half Day Workshop: Sunday, May 23, 2026 9:30am- 1 pm

    Cost: $85

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.

Large Basket 2-day Workshop | June 6 + 7, 2026

Get ready to weave larger handled baskets with a border.

  • A 2 day hands-on workshop focused on weaving large baskets with handles.

    Day 1: base and put in the uprights
    Day 2: side weave, border and handle.

    • Various techniques

    Tools will be provided:

    • Bodkin

    • Knife

    • Secateurs and clips

    • Measuring tape

    • Rapping irons

  • 2 Day Workshop: June 6 + 7, 2026 9:30am- 4:30 pm

    Cost: $240 plus $25 for materials

    Class Size: 5 students


    Payment is required to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the workshop start to receive a 50% refund.