Coaster Basket Workshop

Bonnie's Baskets: Coaster Basket Workshop

Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn traditional basket weaving techniques on Tuesday, March 24 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom.

Create a charming coaster basket (4¾" L x 3½" W x 3½" H) perfect for storing coasters or as a decorative accent. This workshop packs a lot of technique into one small basket, starting with a wood slotted base and progressing through multiple traditional weaving methods.

$40 per person.

What You'll Create

A finished coaster basket in natural reed with moss green accents. Coasters are included—choose from a variety of options to personalize your basket.

What You'll Learn

• Weaving with a wood slotted base

• Twining techniques

• Decreased weaving for shaping

• Triple twining (3-rod wale) with a step-up

• Finishing techniques for a polished basket

This workshop covers multiple traditional basketry techniques, making it perfect for beginners wanting to learn foundational skills or intermediate weavers looking to expand their repertoire.

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About Your Instructor

Bonnie Rideout wove her first basket in 1994 and quickly became hooked. What started as a passion became her full-time career when she launched Bonnie's Baskets in 2006, teaching others how to weave from her basement. The business grew to include basketry supplies, embellishments, and selling baskets at local craft and art shows.

As her business expanded, Bonnie built a workshop on her property and began designing her own basket patterns—discovering she absolutely loves the challenge of design and pattern writing. In 2018, she left her "regular" job to make Bonnie's Baskets full-time.

Bonnie has taught basketry in 18 states and continues to add more to that list. Through basketry, she has traveled extensively and met amazing people along the way. Visit www.bonniesbasketsil.com or find her on Facebook and Instagram.

What's Included: All materials (reed, slotted wood base, coasters), hands-on instruction, finished coaster basket to take home

Parking & Location

You can find general parking in the gravel lot. An ADA parking pad is available south of the Farm house. The classroom is located in the white building with the black trim west of the gardens. Check in at the Farm store in the front of the building.

Address: Prairie Fruits Farm Classroom, 4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL