Zarzo trays and baskets originated in Spain with the trays being used to drain cheeses. They have evolved into handled baskets in both a round and rectangular form. We will focus on making a ROUND ZARZO BASKET. A special feature of a Zarzo basket is that they have have no cut butts or tips inside the basket and provide a smooth surface for whatever you gather. This makes them a great mushrooming basket!
Adding willow to my workshop schedule…
As I add more willow offerings, I’ll be starting with smaller projects (flowers & bird feeders) and smaller group sizes (like this class). There are a couple of key reasons why I’m “starting small”….
1) Willow weaving is challenging. With fewer students, you are guaranteed to get more support and a deeper understanding of willow. I want you to love what you make!
2) By running smaller workshops, I can offer you more project variety with the limited willow I have. Willow is hard to come by and expensive in the US. Every PNW willow teacher I know grows their own willow - myself included. Imagine if you wanted to knit a wool sweater and you had to start a sheep farm - that’s us.
Though I may be a bit limited in what willow workshops I can offer this year, my willow is growing (literally) and I’m excited to share what I can.
No experience is needed BUT you will still need strong and nimble hands. This basket is traditionally made seated or kneeling on the ground. That means getting up and down regularly. I have some accommodations I can make for physical limitations but it will still be challenging. PLEASE let me know if you have any concerns when you register.
Class registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. However, if you want to sell or give your spot to a friend, I’m happy to welcome someone else in your place. Due to the nature of the projects (materials/soaking, etc) and the small class sizes, I’m unable to support refunds or credits.