Blue Mountain Baskets

Basketmaking & Growing Willow in the Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada

Author: Andrea (page 1 of 13)

New Year, New Goal

The road ahead in the first days of 2021…

Hello 2021… the end of a difficult 2020 has given me time to reflect and I have missed a few things.

  • Walking outside wrapped in nature & its elements.
  • Cultivating willow & cut flowers.
  • Weaving baskets to work with nature’s beauty, learn new skills & enjoy mindful moments.

2020 brought us both time together as a family and time apart. Town Council work has been busier than ever. My business shut down during Covid-19 but has pivoted into a new artistic direction with a focus on workshops & a local Guild to share the studio space.

So here on the blog I am going back to where I began back in 2018. One simple thing a week I can share about weaving baskets or farming willow & flowers. There is a certain peace that comes from a little time each week devoted to something you are passionate about- whether it is hard work or relaxation. It might the satisfaction after working in the hot sun or a cold evening that the seeds or cuttings you planted will grow into something wonderful. It might be the inner peace after hours lost in weaving patterns as you craft willow sticks into a new creation.

What is it that you love to do but have maybe lost track of in 2020 like me? What brings you a little moment of peace in your week? Challenges will continue into this new year, so now more than ever we need to pay attention to what builds our resilience. I am ready for a fresh start in 2021…want to join me?

Update November 2020

My studio space has been reorganized to a workshop studio in Clarksburg in which Blue Mountain Baskets is hosting the new Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Guild! Check that website for a schedule workshops and open hours in December & for the latest COVID updates.

Free willow craft for International Women’s Day

CAD$0.00

Date & Time

Sun, Mar 8

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Description

Celebrate a loved one or superstar in your life! Make a small heart or star out for willow for someone who warms your heart or makes the world a brighter place. Drop in any time from 1 to 5 pm, enjoy light refreshments & make a free craft.

Drop-in: registration not required.

Family Crafting Shallow Frame Basket

CAD$50.00

Date & Time

Mon, Mar 16, 1:00 PM – Tue, Mar 17, 4:00 PM

Description

This is a workshop over 2 afternoons: Monday & Tuesday from 1 to 4 pm on both days. Suitable for age 9 & up with accompanying adult. Adults can make their own basket, help a younger child, or remain in the studio & relax while an older child or teenager enjoys the craft. Price is per basket made. Participants shape a frame out of fresh willow, add ribs & weave rows of willow. This 20cm x 30cm dish shape makes a beautiful natural centrepiece or a place to store special things. All materials included & tools provided. DEADLINE to register is 4 days in advance in order to prepare the willow.

 

Family Crafting 15cm Round Basket

CAD$55.00

Date & Time

Wed, Mar 18, 1:00 PM – Thu, Mar 19, 4:00 PM

Description

This is a workshop over 2 afternoons: Wednesday & Thursday from 1 to 4 pm on both days. Suitable for age 9 & up with accompanying adult. Adults can make their own basket, help a younger child, or remain in the studio & relax while an older child or teenager enjoys the craft. Price is per basket made. Participants weave a round bottom, add stakes, weave the sides & finish with a border. This 15cm basket will be perfect to store all sorts of favourite things. All materials included & tools provided. DEADLINE to register is 4 days in advance in order to prepare the willow.

Family Crafting Spiral Weave Bird Feeder

CAD$35.00

Date & Time

Sat, Mar 21

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Description

Suitable for age 12 & up with accompanying adult. Adults can make their own feeder, or remain in the studio & relax while your teenager enjoys the craft. Price is per feeder made. All materials included & tools provided.

Family Crafting Willow Raft with Sail


CAD$15.00

Date & Time

Sat, Mar 21

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Description

Suitable for age 9 & up with accompanying adult. Adults can make their raft, help a younger child, or remain in the studio & relax while an older child or teenager enjoys the craft. Price is per raft made. All materials included & tools provided.

First month of our creative community hub

After our first month in operation we now have over 40 Blue Mountains & Beaver Valley artists & makers in our retail have been popular– there are still 2 more Festive Fridays in December to choose from. See our Register for Workshops page for more details.studio! Make & Take workshops

We are delighted to be a community place for creativity & company- I even hosted our Blue Mountains Toastmasters Club at the studio for a lovely social potluck complete with toasts! in the new year, Events for Life will be in shop while they hone their retail skills & we make willow crafts together.

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