Basket Camp Upper Peninsula!
We are excited to hit the road and weave with you all! Basket Camp comes to the Upper Peninsula in Deerton, Michigan at the Laughing Whitefish River Retreat! Join us for three full days of weaving willow amidst the pine forests. Students will go home with up to two baskets of their own weaving. Your baskets, built with durable strong willow and accompanied by Zac’s guidance will be ready to last the test of time, potentially lasting for generations.
Beginner to advanced weavers welcome, there will be something for everyone.
There will be dedicated time for questions about growing, harvesting, and preparing your own willow.
All tools provided.
Instructor: Zac Fittipaldi
Zac began his basketry journey nearly two decades ago with a year-long apprenticeship under renowned basket teacher Margret Mathewson. Since then, he has explored the depths of basketry, working with materials such as willow, black ash, bark baskets, and soft twine basswood. Zac has taught hundreds of students basketry and cares for his willow farm featuring over a dozen varieties of basketry willow.
Zac will be joined by Maddy Boler, who will assist with weaving and be available for any questions.
Please register by November 6th!!
Schedule
Thursday, November 20th:
Evening arrival, settle in for the weekend
Potluck dinner
Friday & Saturday:
Weaving begins at 9 AM each day
Two full 8-hour days of weaving
Sunday:
Departure after project completion, likely a full day of weaving.
Meals
Thursday Night: Potluck
Subsequent Days: Simple breakfasts (think oatmeal) and dinners will be provided. Meals will be dairy-free, gluten-free, and primarily composed of wild foods. Students will be responsible for their own lunches, on site kitchen is available for use.
Accommodation
Participants may stay overnight at Laughing Whitefish River Retreat. Some bedrooms have two beds to a room; your roommate status will depend on the number of commuters versus overnight participants. If preferred, you may bring a camper or pitch a tent instead of renting a room. Amenities include bathrooms, kitchen, and jacuzzi. https://www.airbnb.com/l/K1T0gbX1
