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

Holiday Wreath Making - Rockport, ME
Nov
13

Holiday Wreath Making - Rockport, ME

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 - 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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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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Harvest or Farmer Market Basket - Bangor, ME
Dec
1

Harvest or 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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Holiday Wreath Making - Dover -Foxcroft, ME
Dec
3

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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Small Ash Pack Basket - Rockport, ME
Dec
4

Small Ash Pack Basket - Rockport, ME

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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Guide Pack Basket Course - Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Dec
14

Guide Pack Basket Course - Dover-Foxcroft, ME

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

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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Wine Basket -Augusta, ME
Feb
1

Wine Basket -Augusta, ME

This basket will be the perfect addition to your basket collection or a great gift. Just add the bottle of wine and it will make the perfect gift for the holidays, birthday, wedding, or any occasion.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Holden, ME
Jul
20

Fishing Creel/Gathering Basket - Holden, 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.

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Farmer’s Market Basket - Rockport, ME
Jul
18

Farmer’s Market Basket - Rockport, 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.

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Guide Pack Basket Course - Rockport, ME
Jul
17

Guide Pack Basket Course - Rockport, 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!

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Guide Pack Basket Course - Rangeley, ME
Jul
15

Guide Pack Basket Course - Rangeley, 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!

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Guide Pack Basket Course - Bradley, ME
Jul
14

Guide Pack Basket Course - Bradley, 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!

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Explorer Pack Basket - Rockport, Maine
May
30

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 adjust able for child to adults.

Great gift for that someone special!

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Dandelion: Food and Wine - Augusta, Maine
May
4

Dandelion: Food and Wine - Augusta, Maine

Did you ever know all the amazing things can make from Dandelions. Join us in this class.to learn how to collect and process these amazing plants. - Learn recipes with dandelion greens- Use dandelion flowers to make jams, teas and wines.- Go over the beneficial properties of dandelion roots. We will taste, create and make some delicious dishes.
Ages 21+

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Farmer’s Market Basket - Augusta, Maine
Apr
28

Farmer’s Market Basket - Augusta, 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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