Make a Bike Basket – May 2 and 3, 2026

Please note: This class meets over the course of two days, Saturday-Sunday May 2 and 3, 2026 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm each day.

Learn the basic basket-making techniques and take home a bike basket! Join Kirsten, a long-time instructor known for her energetic and encouraging teaching style. She’ll help you ease into basket weaving with confidence and ease—you may be surprised at how quickly the time flies as you work with your hands and materials.

During class, you’ll learn essential basket-making techniques, including:

• Laying out a strong basket base

• Shaping the sides using start-and-stop weaving

• Adding a durable rim

• Incorporating decorative reed for added detail, if desired

You’ll work hard, but the results are well worth it. There’s something truly magical about transforming simple, natural materials into a functional and beautiful object. You’ll leave with a handmade basket and a new appreciation for the art of weaving.

Your instructor will provide the following:

All weaving supplies

Students are asked to bring:

• Bucket (at least ice cream bucket size or larger)

• Wooden clothespins (at least 15)

• Strong scissors

• Needle nosed pliers

• Measuring tape

• Small flat head screwdriver

• Spray bottle

• Pencil for marking

• Apron or old clothing that can get wet and perhaps snagged

• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities.

Skill Level

No prior knowledge or skills required to participate.

Age Requirement

Students ages 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $130

Materials Fee: $30

Total Cost: $160

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy HERE.