Twined Basketry Explorations
With Cael Chappell
This program is part of Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America
Calling all curious and colorful weavers! This basket weaving workshop puts the FUN in fundamentals for folks of all skill levels.
We’ll start with Japanese paper cord on the first day, which will get us accustomed to weaving a twined basket.
You can continue to work with Japanese cord or move to waxed linen thread. Learn the basics of how to make bases, shape the side of a basket, finish rims, build blocks of twined patterns, and so much more.
Choose your own colors and thread sizes to adjust the difficulty level. Think big and create abstract and sculptural pieces, or think small by making tiny baskets. With individualized instruction from Cael, it’s a basketry choose-your-own-adventure!
Four-Day Workshop
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Friday, October 23, 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 10am to 4pm
- Skill level All
- Age appropriate 18+
- Materials fee None (All materials included.)
- Students should bring
a lunch, a drink and note-taking materials.
Instructor
Cael ChappellCael Chappell’s basket making grows from his love of basketry. During his years of travel across Africa to meet and work with basket weavers, Cael discovered that basketry is as diverse as it is universal.  Cael is inspired by global weaving traditions to create his own uniquely sculptural and whimsical baskets. He conveys his interpretation of places, people, things, and ideas through basketry.
