Backyard Baskets: Coiling with Kudzu :: Feb 7 & 8, 2026 :: 11am- 4pm
Many local plants lend themselves to basket making. In this Coiled Basketry workshop, we will create a vessel with kudzu vines.
Coiling is a hand-stitching process that transforms a continuous bundle of fibers into a strong and versatile container. Found in cultures worldwide, it is an accessible technique to create one-of-a-kind baskets from plants growing in your backyard. Needing only plant materials, a needle, thread, and some time, coiling is a well matched activity for folks who need to keep their hands busy.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- plants that work well for coiling
- how to harvest, dry and prepare fibers
- stitching and finishing techniques
We will go out for a few hours the first day to harvest kudzu vines from a local site. The remaining workshop time will be spect processing materials and making our baskets. Depending on your work pace, you will be able to complete a small basket and leave with reference material and some skills to do this again on your own.
Great for beginning basket makers, folks who enjoy sewing, and those with weaving experience that want to learn more about using local plants.
INVESTMENT: $180 workshop fee, all needed materials included
Please note- if this workshop has your heart singing and you cannot afford to join me, be in touch for a scholarship, sliding scale or work trade option. There is a spot reserved in each workshop for reduced or waived fee, or work trade option.
DATE AND TIME: Sat. and Sun., February 7 & 8, 11-4 pm
LOCATION:
Catalyst Fiber Workshop
1695 Charlotte Hwy
Fairview, NC 28730
Catalyst Fiber Workshop is community fiber arts studio providing looms and related fiber arts equipment for artists. CFW offers resident artist studio space, monthly studio access, workshops, and community craft days.
ACCESSIBILITY: Catalyst Fiber Workshop is located 20 minutes southeast of downtown Asheville in Fairview, NC. The studio is accessed by a door with a 3 inch step up. The main studio is one the first floor along with the rest room and kitchen area. There is also a workshop space up a flight of wide stairs.
The coiling workshop is scheduled to take place upstairs but in the event that one or more attendees can only access the ground floor, the workshop can also take place in the studio's downstairs kitchen area. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs and we will make accommodations within our means.
Parking is adjacent to the studio, to the far left of the building in a grass/gravel area. Cars needs to double park in order to reach our 6 car capacity. In addition, there is one parking spot along the front of the building that can be used if folks need easier access inside the building.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 22 days or more before the scheduled class date will receive a full refund minus processing fees.
Cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the scheduled class date will be eligible a refund minus processing fees only if someone from the waitlist is able to fill your spot. Otherwise, you will receive a 50% refund or you can transfer your registration to a future workshop within the calendar year.
Cancellations made 7 days or less before the workshop are not eligible for a refund.
I will do my best to accommodate you should unexpected circumstances arise. Please contact me directly with as much notice as possible if you determine that you need to cancel.