WILLOW BASKETRY: WEAVE A BIRDHOUSE
WITH MARGARET MATHEWSON
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
Make a sheltered drop-shaped nesting place or birdhouse for your feathered friends in a variety of wild and garden plants- mostly willow, but also ivy, honeysuckle, cedar, iris, rushes, roots, bark strips, palm stalks and more.
This project will have plenty of perching places, not too smooth, since birds love a less regular surface. Share 'birder' stories about door size, level, perch placement, local species that might visit, maintenance and cleaning.
Consider taking Sunday's Willow Basketry: Weave a Bird Feeder class for a full weekend of weaving with willow!
Class Details
Age Requirement: this class is for adults and youth 11-17 if their parent or guardian is also registered for the class.
Location: Wade Hardware (400 SW 2nd St)
Students bring: clippers or strong scissors, a towel for wrapping materials, some clips or clothes pins.
Tuition: $100
Materials fee: $40
Please email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to join the waitlist for a sold out class.
Accessibility note: all skill levels welcome but some hand strength is helpful. Please note that potential allergens present in this class include willow, ivy, and cedar.
Need a scholarship to attend a class? We offer full and half tuition awards (scholarships do not apply to class materials fee). Email info@tarweedfolkschool.com to register.
Tarweed Folk School values increasing access to practical arts and place-based skills. Our goal is to make our classes accessible to anyone with an interest in learning. Please consider that our classrooms take place inside and outdoors with varying amenities (think of parking, seating, walking surfaces, and bathroom options, for example). We are happy to provide any information or answer any questions about accessibility or accommodations for any of our classes and locations. Please email us if you have comments, concerns, or questions.
