Wild Basketry: Winter Harvest Basket (2-day class)

This class will open for registration during our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Learn the basics of rib-style weaving while making a beautiful harvest basket using wild plant material. Participants will use a variety of locally sourced vines and shrubs to create a beautiful and functional basket.  

As you weave, you’ll learn about plant foraging and plant preparation, so that you can begin making baskets out of natural plant material on your own. 

Note: registration for this class closes on Saturday, January 30, 2027. 

 

About the Instructor: Laura Korynta

Instructor will provide the following: 

• locally and ethically sourced weaving materials
• pre-dryed and pre-formed hoops for the frame

 

Students are asked to bring:

• shears
• large bath towel
• Phillips screwdriver
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

 

Skill Level

No prior weaving experience is necessary, but hand strength is required, such as being able to open a jar. 

Age Recommendation 

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $200

Materials Fee: $50

Total Cost: $250

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.