This workshop is taking place at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific in Victoria, BC.  To Register: Here's the Link to HCP Website This is a traditional European style basket […]

Registration is Full for this Workshop.   If you would like to be on the Waitlist fill out the registration form below - add your name and email and check the […]

This workshop is taking place at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific in Victoria, BC.  To Register: Here's the Link to the HCP Website The “Cat’s Head” basket has a […]

  Registration is Full for this Workshop.   If you would like to be on the Waitlist fill out the registration form below - add your name and email and check […]

  Registration is Full for this Workshop.   If you would like to be on the Waitlist fill out the registration form below - add your name and email and check […]

Random weave is one of Joan’s favourite styles of baskets to weave. The structure is beautiful reminding one of bird’s nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural […]

Throughout millennia, the tradition of basket making has always been closely tied to the natural world around us. Nature offers an abundance of beautiful materials as well as inspiration for […]

Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off.  We will be weaving this variation of a point pouch […]

Day One: Willow Tension Trays. Willow is highly valued as a basket weaving material and this project offers a perfect introduction to weaving with willow rods. We will begin with […]

Day Two: Willow Bark Diagonal Plaited Baskets We’ll begin with a discussion and hands on demonstration of how to harvest, peel and prepare willow bark. We will be exploring two […]

This is a traditional harvesting basket constructed with willow hoops and woven with a selection of materials including willow, willow bark, and cordage. This style of basket originates in Europe […]

Come spend an autumn day at the Gardens with Joan Carrigan, learning how to weave baskets with soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves such as iris and daylily […]

Throughout millennia, the tradition of basket making has always been closely tied to the natural world around us. Nature offers an abundance of beautiful materials as well as inspiration for […]

This is a Live Online Zoom Workshop with Material Kit Provided Saturday January 18 – Random Woven Birds Nest Basket 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fee: $120 + GST = […]

Sunday January 19, 2025  10:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $120 + GST = $126.00 Shipping Cost: $22 flat rate within Canada Coiling is an ancient basketry technique found in many part […]

This workshop is full. If you'd like to express interest in taking this class at another time, fill out the Registration Form. I may run this Online Class again later […]

This course offers an opportunity to explore 4 different Basketry Techniques using a variety of materials. The 4 projects we will make employ twining, coiling, knotless netting and knotting. The […]

How wonderful it is to be able to weave your very own Sun Hat using beautiful soft Rushes. Participants will make their own hat mold from instructions provided ahead of […]

Using local rushes, we will be weaving this adorable purse or handbag - perfect for any outing. This basket is woven over a mold which will be provided. We will […]

Throughout millennia, the tradition of basket making has always been closely tied to the natural world around us. Nature offers an abundance of beautiful materials as well as inspiration for […]

We’ll start off by making a Willow Tension Tray; a perfect place to start when becoming familiar with how to handle willow and control your weave. Next, we will make […]

The course is now FULL however, if you would like to be on the waitlist or be informed of future dates for this course, you can fill out the Registration […]

Come spend the day learning how to weave a classic round wicker basket. Wicker baskets are made with round material and offer many possibilities for functional and sculptural baskets. We will […]

Registration is FULL for this workshop. If you would like to add your name to the Waitlist in case of cancellations or if I run the course again, you can […]

Registration is FULL for this workshop. If you would like to add your name to the Waitlist in case of cancellations or if I run the course again, you can […]

Registration is now FULL for this class. Feel free to fill out the Form and your name will be placed on the Waitlist. Perhaps I will run the class again […]

Registration is now FULL for this class. Feel free to fill out the Form and your name will be placed on the Waitlist. Perhaps I will run the class again […]

This is a Live Online Zoom Workshop with Material Kit Provided. Sunday February 1, 2026 10:00am – 3:00pm (Pacific Standard Time) Fee: $140 + GST = $147.00 Shipping Cost: $16.00 […]

This is a Live Online Zoom Workshop with Material Kit Provided. Sunday February 8, 2026 10:00am – 3:30pm (Pacific Standard Time) Fee: $140 + GST = $147.00 Shipping Cost for […]

Registration is now FULL for this class. Feel free to fill out the Form and your name will be placed on the Waitlist. Perhaps I will run the class again […]

This course has Filled Up! Feel free to fill out the Registration Form and you will automatically be on the Waitlist. It often happens that a space comes available. If […]

This course has Filled Up! Feel free to fill out the Registration Form and you will automatically be on the Waitlist. It often happens that a space comes available. If […]