Class fee of $60 per student. Ages 16+, hand dexterity is required. The Farmer's Market Basket was designed by instructor Shannon Lucas Westrum, exclusively for this workshop series. Students will have the opportunity to learn the making of a filled woven base, weaving with flat and rough reed, twining, and making their own cordage from locally harvested grasses or leaves. The final step will be to create lovely wrapped handles. She will also be sharing a presentation on basketry techniques and some experiences learning basketry. Finished basket is approximately 17" long, 12" deep, basket sides are 7.5" high, with handles 15" tall. Day one will be Friday Evening 6-9pm, getting to know materials, setting up the base, a basketry slideshow, and cordage making. Day two Saturday 10am-4pm, with 1/2 hour lunch break, weaving the sides, cordage making, lashing rims and creating wrapped handles. (Some handles may need to finish being wrapped at home.) To register, please visit www.bagleyarts.org click under events, and register online. This event is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.