Workshop Announcement: Willow Basket Camp!
Dates: Spring 2025
Location: The 816 Bicycle Collective
518 East 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Instructors: Zac Fittipaldi and Clare Odegard
Workshop Details:
Join Zac and Clare for an immersive three-day workshop dedicated to the art of willow basketry! This event welcomes both beginners and advanced weavers, offering a deep dive into traditional European-style weaving techniques. Participants will work with an array of colorful cultivated basketry willow sourced from Zac Fittipaldi’s own willow farm.
You will have the chance to explore several different weaving patterns, working at your own pace, and can expect to leave with 1-3 beautiful baskets, depending on your experience level and chosen projects. Moderate hand strength is required for working with willow.
A few of the many nearby restaurants for meal options: The Filling Station, The Fix, Ruby Jean’s
Coffee, tea, and snacks available during class.
If you are a local and are willing to host an out of town basket maker or someone coming from out of together that may need housing/camping please let us know in your registration form and will will try to coordinate.
Check out instructor Zac Fittipaldi’s Instagram
Pricing: $650-450 sliding scale for all 3 days