Nancy Mitchell Kochli

Nancy’s weaving journey began in 1988 when a friend taught her to make an egg basket. Over the years, she has taken numerous basketry classes with the intention to expand skills while studying under local and nationally recognized artisans. Inspired by the beauty found in nature, Nancy seeks to create baskets that combine both form and function. She enjoys working with her hands to create 3-dimensional functional art, including gourd vessels, hand-woven wearable fabrics, and baskets, which are her first love.

Class Description: Choose your basket! This class is perfect for beginners and first time weavers, as well as experienced weavers. Participants will select the basket and the handles of their choice in this fun and rewarding class. Emphasis will be on securing the base, and managing tension as the sides are woven. Experienced weavers will be challenged to control tension on the corners, and to pack the sides well, in order to create a well-made basket. Options for staining will be discussed. Everyone will leave with a finished basket and first-time weavers will amaze themselves.

What to Bring: 10 qt bucket or 5 gal bucket, spray bottle, 2 old towels (bath size or smaller), utility scissors or gardening shears, tape measure/ruler, pencil, 3-5 bags of beans, corn hole bags, or a spoke weight, clothespins, a blunt awl or stubby flat head screwdriver, heavy duty clamps or 4' zip ties.

Classes will be held in the fellowship hall.  Parking is available on the street or in parking areas across the street.