In-person Basketry Making

Registration Instructions

Pre-registration required. Submit our registration and medical forms with cash/check payment to H.C. Parks. Mail to P.O. Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or drop off at the Hunterdon County Arboretum, 1020 State Highway 31, Lebanon, NJ 08833.

Flo Hoppe's Oval Basket

• Dates: Thursdays, March 30 and April 6
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Echo Hill (inside)
• Ages: adults
• Cost: $47 (pre-registration required) 
• Class size: 10 people
• Instructor: Liz Braidwood-Fulmer, Recreation Program Coordinator 
• Skill Level: Adventurous intermediate to advanced

This two-day class will include weaving a round reed oval base, a three rod wale arrow pattern, packed ends, and a rope handle. Bring lunch and a drink. Finished size: 12” long by 10” wide by 16” high including the handle.

Cracker Basket

• Date: Thursday, April 20
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM  
• Location: Echo Hill (inside)
• Ages: adults
• Cost: $25 (pre-registration required)
• Class size: 10 people
• Instructor: Liz Braidwood-Fulmer, Recreation Program Coordinator  
• Skill Level: Adventurous intermediate to advanced

This round basket has a unique base made with round reed woven 4 over 4 over 4 over 4 creating an open weave base. It also has a unique rim technique; this is the first time teaching these techniques. Bring lunch and a drink. Finished size: 6” diameter at the base and 9” at the rim by 4” high.

Weaving on the Bias

• Dates: Friday, May 5
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Location: Echo Hill (inside)
• Ages: adults
• Cost: $25 (pre-registration required)
• Class size: 10 people
• Instructor: Liz Braidwood-Fulmer, Recreation Program Coordinator  
• Skill Level: Some basket making experience helpful

Students will weave a basic square base and then weave the sides on the bias creating a diagonal pattern. We will complete the basket with a folded rim. Finished size: 5” by 5” base by 8” high.