Enjoy learning traditional techniques and weaving your own black ash basket with knowledgeable woodworker and basket maker John Wager.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON
🎟 Price: $360
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Learn the fundamentals of weaving while crafting your own black ash basket in the Living Traditions Studio. Guided by John, you will learn about working with black ash and the process of pounding splints before weaving your basket in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
By the end of the day, you will have created a square-to-round black ash gathering basket measuring approximately 5 inches tall and 6–9 inches in diameter — a beautiful and functional piece. This is a very unique workshop!
Learn more about this workshop and instructor, John Wager.
Practical Details
Who Can Attend
All of our workshops are beginner-friendly, and no prior experience is necessary. Because of the physical demands and concentration required, our workshops are designed for adults only (18+).
Before Your Workshop
In the days leading up to your workshop, you will receive an email with additional information.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made two or more weeks before the workshop are eligible for a refund, minus a $20 administration fee. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the workshop are non-refundable.