You will make two garden structures and have the choice to make one of each or two of one type. Your obelisk or cloche can either be left in your own pot to transport it or removed. Then it can either be placed directly into your garden or another pot. We will learn the technique of pairing (twining) with large, flexible willow. Fresh (green) willow will be used. Students will either bring their own large pot or Carol will provide a temporary pot. Be sure to bring a vehicle large enough to enclose your obelisks and cloches either inside or on top. Sizes may range from 18" x 2' to 18" x 6'.
Instructor: Carol Horvath
Student skill level: All levels, CBBG members only.
Location: The class will be held at Carol Horvath’s workshop, 7893 Olney St. SE, Salem, on Saturday, March 5, 2022: 9am – 4:30pm Pacific time.
Number of students: 12
What you will need: Knife for shaving willow ends (example: Hultafors craftsman knife), pruners (example: Okatsune 8.25” pruners), bodkin. All may be available to purchase from guild or borrow. Pots to bring, if desired: should measure 17” diameter for peonies sized cloche or about 14” diameter for taller obelisks.
Obelisk supports taller vines and veggies.
Cost: $15 class fee. Materials fee of $50 and will be made payable to CBBG on the day of class. Students who have earned WILLOW BUCKS volunteering at the Our Table Farm willow plot will be credited for their time.
Please note: The Guild requires full COVID-19 vaccinations and masks for in-person classes.
Registration is open to CBBG members only. Last day to register is Tuesday, March 1, 2022. You may cancel your registration and be refunded by March 1. Cancellations after March 1 are non-refundable.
Wait List
When this offering is sold out, we will take names until March 1 for a wait list. To add your name, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com with the title of the class and your contact information.