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Create a beautiful, functional basket just in time for Valentine’s Day. In this hands-on workshop, participants will weave a six-by-six-inch basket in a classic plaid pattern using natural and hand-dyed reed. The instructor will guide you through every step, from laying the base and twining to shaping the sides and creating a balanced plaid design.
Students will learn techniques for working with both flat and round reed, exploring how to achieve even tension, consistent patterning, and smooth finishing. Each basket can be personalized through color choices, allowing every participant to leave with a unique creation that reflects their own style.
This session is designed for beginners as well as those with some prior weaving experience. The workshop lasts approximately four hours and is limited to a small group to ensure personalized instruction and guidance throughout.
A $20 materials fee (cash or Venmo) will be collected at the beginning of class. All tools and materials will be provided. No prior weaving experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring a light snack and a bottle of water to enjoy during the workshop.
Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Workshops are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified and refunded.
About the Instructor:
Tamara Przylepa has been weaving baskets for over 30 years. After taking a beginner class in the early 1990s with a friend in Maryland, she was hooked and has continued to improve her skills by attending basket-weaving conventions and making baskets on her own. While she has lived in various places worldwide, weaving baskets has remained constant. After meeting her husband in West Berlin, Germany, in the early 1980s while they were both serving in the army as Russian linguists, they both transitioned to civilian federal jobs. They lived in Maryland, Australia, Georgia, and Poland before retiring to Myrtle Beach. They both love their new home and all the opportunities it offers for staying active. Tammy teaches basket weaving with Coastal Carolina University’s OLLI program and enjoys sharing her love of basketry with new weavers. It’s essential to preserve this ancient art form!