Spring 2027 Classes
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Fall 2026
Iris Leaf Baskets
Details
Learn to transform invasive yellow flag iris leaves into whimsical teensy baskets, using the meditative twining technique and various intricate weaves.
Dates
November 14, 2026
Schedule
Saturday 10am-5pm (students may finish early)
Location
Winterville, GA
Details
$80
$20 material fee due at workshop.
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Spring 2027
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Kudzu Pack Baskets
Details
Learn to turn the south's most infamous weed into a supremely useful pack basket! In this class we will cover methods for harvest and preparation of kudzu vines, as well as a variety of weave patterns and techniques to make your basket unique. You will also learn to attach naturally-tanned leather straps with copper rivets. We are going to enjoy a wonderful weekend laughing and weaving at this historic riverside location. At the end, you'll wear home a comfortable, beautiful backpack, that's sure to turn some heads!
Location
Cherokee County Arts Council, Murphy, NC 28906
Dates
March 20-21, 2026
Schedule
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
Cost
All materials and tools provided.
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration, full amount due February 1st.
Kudzu Hats & Satchels
Weave a durable and beautiful satchel or hat with kudzu vines! Once split and scraped, kudzu provides beautiful weaving material with a silken sheen that is tough enough to withstand the demands of daily use! In this class, we will be working with multi-strand weaves such as the blackberry weave, braid weave, waling, and twining. Students can choose whether to weave a squared or rounded shape to make their satchel unique. Learn new techniques for processing material and weaving, and leave with a gorgeous basket to use every day! This class requires hand strength for scraping the kudzu vines before weaving!
Details:
Location
Cherokee County Arts Council, Murphy, NC 28906
Dates
March 27-28, 2027
Schedule
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
Cost
$200-300 sliding scale
All materials and tools provided.
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration, full amount due February 1st.
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Ribbed Baskets
Details
Choose from three options: the Appalachian egg basket, hen basket, or platter! Quick weavers will be able to weave two baskets over the weekend. Ribbed baskets are so much fun to weave, allowing you to relax into a meditative rhythm once the original structure is established. These baskets combine a wide variety of material, from vines and withies, to bark, leaves, and cordage! Take home the skills to continue experimenting with the wild materials growing around your home!
Location
L & N Depot Murphy, NC 28906
Dates
March 7-8, 2026
Schedule
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
Cost
$200-300
All materials and tools provided.
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration, full amount due February 1st.
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Bark School
Details
In this special 3-day class, we will start with a log, peel off the bark, and process it into fine weaving material. The next two days will be spent weaving the bark into intricate twill designs. We will also process bark from an assortment of other plants, including invasive vines and shrubs! Choose from three projects: weaving a bark hat, satchel, and wallet. Fast weavers may make more than one project. Learn skills for processing material and continuing your foraged basketry journey at home!
Dates
Bark School 1 April 30-May 2, 2027
Bark School 2 May 7-9, 2027
Schedule
Friday 1 pm - 6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
Location
L&N Depot, Murphy NC
Details
$250-350
Includes all materials.
$50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration, full amount due April 20th.
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Other 2027 Classes
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Forage and Forge At John C. Campbell Folk School
Dates
11-16 April, 2026
Location
Brasstown, NC
Details
Forge your own basketry tools and weave a wallet or tool pouch with wild foraged plants! In the blacksmith studio, forge an awl, a packer, and possibly a threader (if time allows). In the basketry studio, forage for wild weaving material and learn how to slip bark from a variety of shrubs and vines before processing and weaving into intricate twill designs. Also, work with leather, sew on lids, and make handmade wooden buttons.
$950 + Materials
Learn more here!