Traditional Crafts

We provide classes in basket making from fishing creels, pack baskets, pine needle, and birch bark. We also teach classes in cooking, baking, brewing, canning, and food processing.

If you, friends, family, or organization would like to reserve a class contact us by email or phone to discuss your options.

Below is a list of classes that you can register for at various educational facilities through Maine.

Upcoming Classes Listed Below

Guide Pack Basket Course - Unity, Maine
Feb
22

Guide Pack Basket Course - Unity, Maine

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Step by step instruction. Weave a 17” tall basket with premium reed. These baskets are great for ice fishing, day hiking, going to music festivals, or going to the local co-op.

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Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Waldoboro, Maine
Mar
3

Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Waldoboro, Maine

It's that time of the year when the sap comes up from the roots of a maple tree and starts to feed the tree new buds. This is when we tap the maples to gather the sap and boil it down to make maple syrup or other yummy, sweet products. Join me to learn the basics of maple syruping and how you could start making your own maple syruping in your own backyard!

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Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Ellsworth, Maine
Mar
11

Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Ellsworth, Maine

It's that time of the year when the sap comes up from the roots of a maple tree and starts to feed the tree new buds. This is when we tap the maples to gather the sap and boil it down to make maple syrup or other yummy, sweet products. Join me to learn the basics of maple syruping and how you could start making your own maple syruping in your own backyard!

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Eastern White Pine: Wild Edible, Bark Baskets, and Pine Needle Uses - Rockport, Maine
Mar
20

Eastern White Pine: Wild Edible, Bark Baskets, and Pine Needle Uses - Rockport, Maine

The Eastern White Pine is a magnificent tree not only is it beautiful but filled with so many incredible gifts. In this class, we will explore the many uses of this tree. We will make tea, oils, and even some hard candies, and teas from the needles. Learn how to harvest the inner bark and pinenuts for food and how to prepare it to eat raw, cooked or dried. We will also look at health benefits of the Eastern White Pine. Lastly, dive into the many uses of the bark and needles to be collected and processed to be used into functional baskets.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Augusta, Maine
Mar
23

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Augusta, Maine

Are you in search of a versatile and charming basket to elevate your outdoor adventures? Our fishing creel basket is perfect for a variety of activities, whether it's a delightful picnic, gathering fresh produce, or collecting fascinating treasures during your woodland explorations. Traditionally, this finely crafted basket is used by someone who is passionate about flyfishing and catching those large Maine trout out of the cold, rushing waters of the Penobscot River, where the tranquility of nature meets the thrill of the catch.

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Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Rockport, Maine
Mar
27

Maple Tree Delight ad Sweet Treat Workshop (NEW) - Rockport, Maine

It's that time of the year when the sap comes up from the roots of a maple tree and starts to feed the tree new buds. This is when we tap the maples to gather the sap and boil it down to make maple syrup or other yummy, sweet products. Join me to learn the basics of maple syruping and how you could start making your own maple syruping in your own backyard!

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Homemade Root Beer, Soda, and Kombucha - NEW - Rockport, Maine
Apr
3

Homemade Root Beer, Soda, and Kombucha - NEW - Rockport, Maine

Join us for an exciting and hands-on class where you'll learn the art of crafting your own homemade sodas, including the classic and beloved Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Soda and the healthful, effervescent kombucha. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with fermentation, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of homemade, fizzy drinks.

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Squirrel Pack Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Apr
4

Squirrel Pack Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this course, we will weave a small pack basket with Ash around 5” tall. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. Student will have the opportunity to see how to pound an ash log. All ash has been prepared for the class ahead of time.

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Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, Maine
Apr
10

Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, Maine

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. These are beautiful baskets perfect for a child or yourself. Straps are adjustable for child to adults.

Great gift for that someone special!

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Farmer’s Market Basket - Ellsworth, Maine
Apr
12

Farmer’s Market Basket - Ellsworth, Maine

Interesting in showing of your basket at the farmer’s market or at the grocery store? This is the perfect basket for your groceries. Everyone is welcome to join this class. If you have never weaved before I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

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Thirsty Gourd Workshop: Gourd Water Bottle and Cup - NEW - Waldoboro
Apr
14

Thirsty Gourd Workshop: Gourd Water Bottle and Cup - NEW - Waldoboro

The Thirsty Gourd Workshop, we will create a water bottle and a cup from a bottle gourd. In the class we will learn a little of the cultivating of these gourds, harvesting, processing and then creating these into wonderful work of useable art. Students will have time to personalize their creations with paint designs or experiment with woodburning. A wide variety of stencils will be readily available, allowing students to add an extra touch of artistry to their cups and bottles.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Dover Foxcroft, Maine
May
3

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Dover Foxcroft, Maine

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you in search of a versatile and charming basket to elevate your outdoor adventures? Our fishing creel basket is perfect for a variety of activities, whether it's a delightful picnic, gathering fresh produce, or collecting fascinating treasures during your woodland explorations. Traditionally, this finely crafted basket is used by someone who is passionate about flyfishing and catching those large Maine trout out of the cold, rushing waters of the Penobscot River, where the tranquility of nature meets the thrill of the catch.

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Fairy Pack Basket - Augusta, Maine
May
17

Fairy Pack Basket - Augusta, Maine

In this course, we will weave a small pack basket with Ash around 5” tall. We will go over the history of pack baskets and what materials have been used. Student will have the opportunity to see how to pound an ash log. All ash has been prepared for the class ahead of time.

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Harvest Wine, Mead and Hard Cider Workshop - Augusta, ME
May
18

Harvest Wine, Mead and Hard Cider Workshop - Augusta, ME

This class is a basic introduction to brewing and fermentation. We will go over the ingredients and equipment used in the making of mead.  Students will go through the process of making mead and making their own one-gallon batch.  The class will go over the fermentation process and how to measure levels of sugar to determine the levels of alcohol.  We will also review the process of sterilizing and bottling.

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Homemade Root Beer, Soda, and Kombucha - NEW - Augusta, Maine
Jun
1

Homemade Root Beer, Soda, and Kombucha - NEW - Augusta, Maine

Join us for an exciting and hands-on class where you'll learn the art of crafting your own homemade sodas, including the classic and beloved Root Beer and Vanilla Cream Soda and the healthful, effervescent kombucha. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with fermentation, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of homemade, fizzy drinks.

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Farmer’s Market Basket - Bar Harbor, Maine
Jun
8

Farmer’s Market Basket - Bar Harbor, Maine

Interesting in showing of your basket at the farmer’s market or at the grocery store? This is the perfect basket for your groceries. Everyone is welcome to join this class. If you have never weaved before I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Bradley, Maine
Jul
19

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Bradley, Maine

Are you in search of a versatile and charming basket to elevate your outdoor adventures? Our fishing creel basket is perfect for a variety of activities, whether it's a delightful picnic, gathering fresh produce, or collecting fascinating treasures during your woodland explorations. Traditionally, this finely crafted basket is used by someone who is passionate about flyfishing and catching those large Maine trout out of the cold, rushing waters of the Penobscot River, where the tranquility of nature meets the thrill of the catch.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Camden, Maine
Jul
24

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Camden, Maine

Are you in search of a versatile and charming basket to elevate your outdoor adventures? Our fishing creel basket is perfect for a variety of activities, whether it's a delightful picnic, gathering fresh produce, or collecting fascinating treasures during your woodland explorations. Traditionally, this finely crafted basket is used by someone who is passionate about flyfishing and catching those large Maine trout out of the cold, rushing waters of the Penobscot River, where the tranquility of nature meets the thrill of the catch.

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Introduction to Honey Wine - Augusta, ME
Sep
27

Introduction to Honey Wine - Augusta, ME

This class is a basic introduction to brewing and fermentation. We will go over the ingredients and equipment used in the making of mead.  Students will go through the process of making mead and making their own one-gallon batch.  The class will go over the fermentation process and how to measure levels of sugar to determine the levels of alcohol.  We will also review the process of sterilizing and bottling.

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Guide Pack Basket Course - Unity, Maine
Jan
19

Guide Pack Basket Course - Unity, Maine

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Step by step instruction. Weave a 17” tall basket with premium reed. These baskets are great for ice fishing, day hiking, going to music festivals, or going to the local co-op. Great gift for that someone special! Walk away with a pack basket you made and knowledge for life!

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Unity, ME
Jan
19

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Unity, ME

Are you in search of a versatile and charming basket to elevate your outdoor adventures? Our fishing creel basket is perfect for a variety of activities, whether it's a delightful picnic, gathering fresh produce, or collecting fascinating treasures during your woodland explorations. Traditionally, this finely crafted basket is used by someone who is passionate about flyfishing and catching those large Maine trout out of the cold, rushing waters of the Penobscot River, where the tranquility of nature meets the thrill of the catch.

View Event →
Holiday Wreath Making - Dover -Foxcroft, ME
Dec
10

Holiday Wreath Making - Dover -Foxcroft, ME

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this class, we will learn how to make holiday wreaths. We will use balsam and also decorate it with other beautiful branches from white pine and cedar. We will use a 12" ring to make this balsam wreath. We will also go over how to make holiday swags and garland.

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Wild Basketry - Rockport, ME
Dec
4

Wild Basketry - Rockport, ME

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine.

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Farmer Market Basket - Bangor, ME
Dec
1

Farmer Market Basket - Bangor, ME

Interested in gathering your vegetables or apples in a basket this year? How about with a basket that you made! Pick between the Farmer’s Market or the Harvest Basket. You can decide during the class. Everyone is welcome to join this class. Even if you have never weaved before. I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

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Farmer’s Market Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Nov
17

Farmer’s Market Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interesting in showing of your basket at the farmer’s market or at the grocery store? This is the perfect basket for your groceries. Everyone is welcome to join this class. If you have never weaved before I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

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Wild Basketry - Augusta, ME
Nov
16

Wild Basketry - Augusta, ME

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine.

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Holiday Wreath Making - Rockport, ME
Nov
13

Holiday Wreath Making - Rockport, ME

  • 5 Town CSD Adult & Community Education (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this class, we will learn how to make holiday wreaths. We will use balsam and also decorate it with other beautiful branches from white pine and cedar. We will use a 12" ring to make this balsam wreath. We will also go over how to make holiday swags and garland.

View Event →
Explorer Pack Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Nov
10

Explorer Pack Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. These are beautiful baskets perfect for a child or yourself. Straps are adjustable for child to adults.

Great gift for that someone special!

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Wild Basketry - Holden, ME
Nov
8

Wild Basketry - Holden, ME

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine.

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Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, ME
Nov
7

Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, ME

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. These are beautiful baskets perfect for a child or yourself. Straps are adjustable for child to adults.

Great gift for that someone special!

View Event →
Guide Pack Basket Course - Bangor, ME
Nov
3

Guide Pack Basket Course - Bangor, ME

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Step by step instruction. Weave a 17” tall basket with premium reed. These baskets are great for ice fishing, day hiking, going to music festivals, or going to the local co-op. Great gift for that someone special! Walk away with a pack basket you made and knowledge for life!

View Event →
Harvest Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Oct
26

Harvest Basket - Dover-Foxcroft, ME

  • Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in gathering your vegetables or apples in a basket this year? How about with a basket that you made! Everyone is welcome to join this class. Even if you have never weaved before. I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

View Event →
Wild Basketry - Rockport, ME
Oct
23

Wild Basketry - Rockport, ME

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine.

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Wild Basketry - Waldoboro, ME
Oct
3

Wild Basketry - Waldoboro, ME

Wild basketry is an ancient craft that involves weaving natural materials, such as grasses, leaves, wood, vines, and tree bark, into functional and decorative containers. In class, we will review how to collect, process, and create baskets with local sourced plants. Some of the material that we may use in the class are as follow cattail, pine needle, birch bark, ash, pine bark, willow, grasses, red osier dogwood, and grapevine.

View Event →
Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, ME
Oct
1

Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, ME

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Weave a 10-12” tall basket with premium reed. These are beautiful baskets perfect for a child or yourself. Straps are adjustable for child to adults.

Great gift for that someone special!

View Event →
Guide Pack Basket Course - Lincolnville, ME
Sep
14

Guide Pack Basket Course - Lincolnville, ME

All level weavers are welcome EVEN if you have never weaved! Step by step instruction. Weave a 17” tall basket with premium reed. These baskets are great for ice fishing, day hiking, going to music festivals, or going to the local co-op. Great gift for that someone special! Walk away with a pack basket you made and knowledge for life!

View Event →
Farmer’s Market Basket - Lincolnville, ME
Sep
14

Farmer’s Market Basket - Lincolnville, ME

Interesting in showing of your basket at the farmer’s market or at the grocery store? This is the perfect basket for your groceries. Everyone is welcome to join this class. If you have never weaved before I will be doing step by step directions. You will walk away with a finished basket.

View Event →