The Los Angeles Basketry Guild and Misti Washington Gourd & Basket Guild proudly present special classes with Cael Chappell February 17 & 18 (San Diego) and February 24 & 25, 2024 (Los Angeles). Exact location of classes will be shared after registration is confirmed. Registration deadline is February 14, 2024.

Registration now open. The fee for each class is $130 (includes material/preparation cost). The four 1-day, 8-hour workshops will accept 10 students max.

Saturday, February 17: Learn to make an eye-catching twined pendent using basic twining and pattern techniques (all levels of experience).

Sunday, February 18: Free form twining class that covers reverse twining, triple and quad twining, full turn twining, shaping, sharp turns, exposed spokes, compound rims, inverse triple twining, and more (intermediate level:  students bring small twined base already made or purchase from teacher — if no twining experience, Saturday class is prerequisite).

Saturday, February 24: Learn to make a pair of lovely twined earrings using basic twining and pattern techniques (all levels of experience).

Sunday, February 25: Learn different ways to make patterns in bases and/or sides of baskets (intermediate level — if no twining experience, Saturday class is prerequisite).

Cael Chappell has been working with basket weavers in Africa since 1991 and began to weave his own baskets in 2017. Using his innate understanding of basketry, he quickly developed his own unique style of whimsical weaving. His baskets exhibit personality and life which engages the viewer. Cael’s work has been featured in many exhibitions and publications, and he has received prestigious artistic awards for his artistry. He is a popular presenter at weaving guilds and is writing a book on twining in waxed linen thread. To discover more about Cael and see examples of his wonderful artwork, visit his website:  https://caelchappell.com/

For complete information go to baskets-gourds.com/classes or contact [email protected].