October 3-4, 2026 | Dixon, CA

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Weave Your Own Picnic Tote Basket Friday, October 2, 9am-4pm

$170

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Learn how to create a beautiful and functional rattan reed tote basket with leather straps. This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning a new skill, expressing their creativity, and making a practical item that they can use every day. In this class, you will be introduced to basket weaving, including the tools and materials used in the process. You will learn how to prepare the rattan reed and how to create a sturdy base for your basket. You will also learn how to weave the sides of the basket, add a rim, and incorporate handles into the basket to create a polished and professional-looking tote. This is a beginner-friendly basketry foray taught by basket weaver and fiber artist, Brittany Stanton. You will have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive personalized feedback and support throughout the class. At the end of the class, you will have a beautiful and functional rattan reed basket with leather straps that you can be proud of. You will also have the skills and knowledge to continue exploring the art of basket weaving and creating your own unique designs.
The finished dimensions of the basket will be approximately 14 inches wide by 5 inches deep and 10 inches tall.

Location

Outdoor Classroom

Note: All classrooms are on the Dixon May Fairgrounds, 655 S 1st St, Dixon, CA, and students will get free admission on the day of their workshop(s).

Experience Level

No Experience Necessary

Materials instructor will supply for students

Basket kit for each student includes instruction booklet, specialty basketry equipment, dyed reed.

Students need to bring

Large bath towel or beach towel

brittany stanton bio

Instructor: Brittany Stanton

Brittany is a textile enthusiast and a project addict. She began her basket weaving and fiber arts journey at age ten and has been trekking that road ever since. Her room looked more like a supplies shop than a bedroom, and today her home studio reflects the same ever-growing collection of materials and tools. Brittany is on a mission to make fiber arts and crafting accessible and easy to dive into. Her brand Textile Indie is a website, membership program, and YouTube channel teaching and inspiring folks to explore fiber and traditional crafts.

We have flat rate pricing workshops, with up to two low-income spaces per session*. Materials fee, if any, is included in the price paid at the time of registration.
*To get the low-income student pricing of 25% off workshop cost (not including materials fee), use the code “KCCN3AQX” in the shopping cart. Please note: We will not disclose which students received low-income pricing and all students will be treated equally by Lambtown Festival and our instructors.

Admission Tickets

Admission tickets – including the Wool on Wheels busses – are transferable but not refundable. Lambtown Festival will be held rain or shine.

Workshops

Workshops can be cancelled with at least four weeks’ notice for a full store credit if you set up an account in our system, or a refund minus 15% cancellation fee. At any time, students may find a replacement to take their space – email [email protected] to let us know the name and email of the person taking your place.

Merchandise

Merchandise purchased through this website is custom made for each order. As such, no cancellations or refunds are available. If you are unhappy with the quality of the print, please contact Printful customer service for a replacement.

Camping Fees

Camping fees are not refundable. Lambtown Festival will be held rain or shine.

Please review our full Terms of Service for more detail.

There are currently no Covid-19 restrictions on events of our size. We advise all students to take any precautions they deem necessary for their own safety in consideration of Covid-19. Vaccinations are not required to enter the fairgrounds but are highly encouraged for the safety of all our attendees. Hand sanitation and/or wash stations will be located throughout the fairgrounds, along with restrooms.