Making a Grapevine Gathering Basket at 577 Foundation

Learn to make a basket using a mix of natural materials, including grapevine, wisteria, maypop vine, and red dogwood twigs harvested from the grounds at 577. This basket, known as a gathering or “egg-style” ribbed basket, begins by binding two grapevine or wisteria hoops. Participants will learn the God’s Eye method to fasten the two hoops together, add red dogwood ribs or spokes, and then weave materials like maypop vine and flat reed into the base of the basket.

Completed baskets will measure approximately 15-18 inches wide by 15-18 inches high. Grapevine and wisteria hoops will vary slightly in size. Most participants will finish their baskets during this five-hour class; those who don’t will leave with the knowledge and enough materials to complete their project at home. Participants are welcome to bring snacks.