Name: Nantucket Trinket Baskets at the Hattie Weselyk Studio - January 11
Start: 2026-01-11T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-11T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Hattie Weselyk Studio

Instructor: Bob Antonishak

Skill Level: Some basket weaving experience is preferred but not required

This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a small Nantucket basket ready for finishing with Polyurethane. The polyurethane finishing will be done outside of the workshop. The mold size and basket will be between 3 and 4 inches in diameter with a solid cherry or walnut base and rim. The Nantucket-style basket is made on a mold using cane and reed material. The weave is tight and with narrow spacing between the staves. This is a one-day workshop whick require weaving for 3 to 5 hours to complete the basket. The basket-weaving material is cane and reed. The reed is approximately ¼” flat ovel and the cane is 2.25mm to 2.50mm in width. The weaving material is thin and lightweight. It’s easy to weave and “pack” using a pushing tool.

In the workshop, you will create one basket like these pictured. This workshop will include the use of all necessary tools, mold, cane, and reed to complete a Nantucket basket ready for finishing. The mold size will be between 3 and 5 inches with a solid cherry rim and base. It is not necessary to have basket-making experience but would be helpful.

Please note that this class will take place at the Hattie Weselyk Studio in Kennett Square.

If you have any questions please contact Bob Antonishak at raa108@yahoo.com.

All materials are included in the tuition.

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