Day Classes
Basket Weaving Day Classes
Discover the art of basket weaving at classes designed to teach the fundamentals and best practices for creating professional-quality baskets. Below is a list of classes that will be updated as instructors are secured. Each class features a guest instructor and an environment where students will learn the skills needed to complete a finished project. Check back as guest instructors and dates will be added.
What’s Included:
Expert instruction
All materials
Facility usage
Saturday - November 15, 2025
Instructor: Kim and Karen Maugans
Location: United Methodist Church, 1 W Main Street, Luray VA
Time: 9am - 3pm
Workshop: Christmas Tidings
Cost: $55
Kim and Karen Maugans - KNK Creations
KnK Creations is a home-based business carrying a full line of basketry supplies . Karen took up weaving over 20 years ago and quickly fell in love with the art. So much that upon retirement she immediately went to work in a basket shop and then began teaching. She and her husband, Kim started KnK Creations. Kim also weaves and teaches, plus makes all the bases. Karen and Kim live in a small community of the Shenandoah Valley called New Hope. They have a small place in the woods and share a mixture of pets which include goats, chickens and an ample supply of cats. The couple enjoys reading, gardening, church functions, and enjoying the pleasures of each new day.
Christmas Tidings
Class Descriptions: A joyful and cherry intro to the holiday season! Starts on a 5" grooved base, start and stop weaving incorporating Christmas Green and Christmas Red along with braided seagrass, finish with double lashing. A mixture of holiday embellishments will be available. 8.5" diameter; 7.5" tall. Class good for beginners.
What to Bring: Teacher will supply tools.
Classes will be held in the fellowship hall. Parking is available on the street or in parking areas across the street.
When making a reservation, students will be asked to acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand Shenandoah CREATES Payment, Refund Cancellation, Liability and COVID/Sick Policies
Other information is provided on the FAQ page.