Join basket artist Carleigh Fairchild at the Pollinator Festival for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the ancient skill of ribbed basket making.
This immersive class invites you to craft a beautiful basket using flat reed, guided expertly step-by-step from start to finish.
Discover the history and primal satisfaction of basketry, a skill dating back thousands of years.
What to Expect:
Learn how to weave a ribbed basket—also known as a melon basket—by lashing together two hoops to form the handle and rim, placing ribs for structure, and weaving with flexible material for the basket walls.
All materials are provided, and there will be tools provided. Optional: If you have a pair bring hand pruners bring it for simple trimming tasks.
The completed basket will be perfect for gathering and collecting or simply as a work of art for your home.
Gain skills that can be applied to other natural materials, empowering you to continue basket making beyond the workshop.
Workshop Details:
Duration: 3 hours.
Date: September 21st, 2025
Workshop Time: 2-5pm
Open to youth and adults (ages 12+). (youth 12-17 must have adult taking workshop also)
Pricing:
$80 per person (includes all supplies and instruction).
Location:
Held at the Pollinator Festival in Flat Rock, NC
September 21st, 2025 Festival Hours 1-7pm
You'll Love This Workshop If...
You want the hands-on experience of making your first basket
You like crafting and making things
You want to learn a fun and practical skill
You’ve made some baskets but want to learn a new style
P.S. Here’s What Others Have Said About Workshops With Carleigh
I learned so much and Carleigh is a wonderful teacher. She patiently answered each question and took the time to help each step of the way. It felt so satisfying to complete a basket and I will definitely join in on other classes. Thank you again!
"I knew this was going to be extremely special and unique, but I had no idea just how much impact Carleigh’s teachings and presence would have on my life…
Her expertise, stories, practices, vulnerability and overall calming nature has influenced me in a way that will stay with me forever. I am beyond grateful to have been able to be a part of her teachings and can only hope for more opportunities in the future. I can’t recommend Carleigh enough." — Cade
“This was life-changing and soul-nourishing. Carleigh’s stories, teaching, questions and healings are simple, practical and deeply relevant to being human, surviving and living.” —Simone
“When I saw Carleigh on ‘Alone’ I thought to myself then, I want whatever that is. I couldn’t believe that I could get training from someone whose mental fortitude surpassed every contestant, not just my opinion, or any survival experts that I have seen. Carleigh taught me how crucial the discipline of living in the moment is to achieving peace. Having a meditation area, minutely observing nature and journaling my observations, knowing how to draw my circle, are tangible things that I can do to connect and to live to the fullest.
I now understand what it means to live in the moment, and having learned this, time doesn’t feel like it’s rushing by. It feels as though time has slowed down for me. I use Carleigh’s lessons every single day… and I’m very honored to be a student of hers.—Glenna
“Carleigh’s wisdom is invaluable, in every call there has been such insight beyond any natural knowledge I've ever encountered.” —Andrew
“I have had transformation, an Inner tranquility and greater outward connection. I am the best version of myself that I have ever been.” —Marian