Willow Bark Necklace Basket – Saturday, October 11, 2025

Oct 11, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

Cost $160.00

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Amaze your friends and relatives when you wear this handwoven willow bark necklace basket that you created! You will use willow bark that the instructor hand-gathered and processed, along with waxed linen and a variety of beads as embellishments for the base. The fancy rim weave is really simple once you learn the technique, but the necklace rope will be a bit of a challenge, so you may not finish that in class. Don’t worry, though, you’ll get instruction and practice in class time and a pattern to finish the details at home. We will discuss the how and why of harvesting willow bark in the spring and harvesting other types of bark, too.

Your instructor will provide the following:
Instructor will provide a basket mold that can be used in class, a pattern, prepared and cut willow bark, waxed linen, and beads for embellishments.

Students are asked to bring:

  • Bucket or dishpan for soaking willow bark
  • Sharp embroidery scissors or fine, small basketry scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Flat-head screwdriver or basketry packing tool
  • Spray bottle
  • Large bath towel
  • Wear old clothing that can get wet
  • Comfortable shoes in case you want to stand to weave
  • Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities. 

Skill Level
Beginner, no experience required. 

Age Requirement
Adults (ages 18+) 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $105
Materials Fee: $55
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.