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CATTAIL BASKETRY COURSE

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EATING ACORNS COURSE

Upcoming In-Person Workshops & Events:

Willow Baskets

Whisk Brooms

Willow Backpacks

January 2026: FULL: Spiral Basket Workshop in Old Fort, NC
February 2026: Florida Earthskills Gathering in O'Brien, FL
February 28th, 2026: FULL: Willow Basket Workshop in Weaverville, NC
March 7th, 2026: Willow Basket Workshop in Lumberton, MS
March 2026: Whisk Broom Workshop in Dedeaux, MS
March 28th, 2026: Willow Basket Workshop in Weaverville, NC
April 11th, 2026: Willow Basket Workshop in Weaverville, NC
April 2026: Rivercane Rendezvous in Westminster, SC
May 2026: Willow Basket Workshop in Weaverville, NC
June 6th, 2026: Willow Basket Workshop in Mentone, AL
June 12th-14th, 2026: Three Day Willow Backpack Workshop in Weaverville, NC
July 2026: Firefly Gathering in Green Mountain, NC
and more, stay tuned!

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Offerings:

Frea offers various basketry, craft, and foraging workshops for groups as well as private workshops for individuals. As much as possible she strives to use foraged and all-natural, zero-waste craft materials in all of her workshops. Below is a list of some workshops that she offers:

leaf basketry: hat making
leaf basketry: basket making
vine basketry: basket making
stick basketry: tray making
stick basketry: basket making
willow work: tray making
willow work: basket making
willow work: private lessons
whisk broom making
hearth broom making
full size sweeper making
acorn foraging, cooking, and tasting