September 25th - 27th
9AM - 5PM
Materials Fee: $75 (Paid directly to the instructor at the start of class.)
Instructor: Renee Baumann
This three day intensive course takes students through learning the basics of flat weaving techniques, and culminates with weaving a sun hat entirely from cattail leaves. We will also get hands-on experience with harvesting and preparing cattails for weaving. Participants will go home with at least two completed projects, and practical knowhow to harvest and weave in the future. This course is suitable for beginners– expect full days of weaving!
About the instructor: Renee is a Catskills-based designer, chef, and nature enthusiast with a passion for wild plants and fungi. Trained as both an architect and a chef, she brings a creative, interdisciplinary flair to everything she does—whether she’s crafting baskets from local plants, illustrating mushrooms in watercolor, or whipping up delicious meals from foraged ingredients. Renee teaches workshops and techniques working with local fibers, with an emphasis on creating three dimensional forms from bioregional components. Her work varies from traditional basketry practices in cattail and willow to sculptural felt and spinning foraged fibers. Renee teaches workshops on identifying, cooking with, and even weaving with plants and fungi growing in the Catskills. Find more of her work @renee_makes_things on instagram.
When you register you will receive an automated email regarding safety and logistics.
Please note our current Cancellation Policy
September 25th - 27th
9AM - 5PM
Materials Fee: $75 (Paid directly to the instructor at the start of class.)
Instructor: Renee Baumann
This three day intensive course takes students through learning the basics of flat weaving techniques, and culminates with weaving a sun hat entirely from cattail leaves. We will also get hands-on experience with harvesting and preparing cattails for weaving. Participants will go home with at least two completed projects, and practical knowhow to harvest and weave in the future. This course is suitable for beginners– expect full days of weaving!
About the instructor: Renee is a Catskills-based designer, chef, and nature enthusiast with a passion for wild plants and fungi. Trained as both an architect and a chef, she brings a creative, interdisciplinary flair to everything she does—whether she’s crafting baskets from local plants, illustrating mushrooms in watercolor, or whipping up delicious meals from foraged ingredients. Renee teaches workshops and techniques working with local fibers, with an emphasis on creating three dimensional forms from bioregional components. Her work varies from traditional basketry practices in cattail and willow to sculptural felt and spinning foraged fibers. Renee teaches workshops on identifying, cooking with, and even weaving with plants and fungi growing in the Catskills. Find more of her work @renee_makes_things on instagram.
When you register you will receive an automated email regarding safety and logistics.
Please note our current Cancellation Policy
