Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Basket Weaving For Beginners (B284)

B – Fine Arts

Always wanted to weave a basket but didn’t know how? Now’s your chance. This class is designed for people new to basket weaving. Whether you have never woven a basket or have made just a few, come join us. We help you learn basic weaving techniques as you weave one or two baskets during the five-week period.

Additional fee: Basket kits and supplies are prepared for each member at cost (participants reimburse the instructor).

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Harriett Smith, Karen Schaub, Maurice McGrath

SMITH, HARRIETT — Retired elementary school teacher and reading specialist, having taught for over 30 years in Virginia and Panama. Enjoys making baskets and is eager to share the tradition and creativity of basket making with others. (B209, B284)

SCHAUB, KAREN — After 30+ years as benefit communication project manager for large companies, retired and untapped her passion for crafts by taking her first card-making class in 2011 and first OLLI basket weaving class in 2013. Now enjoys sharing the fun of card making and basket weaving with others. (B209, B284)

McGRATH, MAURICE — Spent over 30 years as a carpenter and was an officer at the New York City District Council of Carpenters. A passionate basket weaver at OLLI since 2014. (B209, B284)

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