Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Basket Weaving For Fun (B209)

B – Fine Arts

A hands-on class for experienced weavers to work independently creating baskets of their choosing while learning new techniques and chatting with other weavers. The instructors are available to help with the weaving process and questions. Students may bring their own basket and supplies to class, or the instructors can guide the students in selecting and purchasing basket kits and/or supplies to be made in class.

Additional fees: Weavers pay for ordered supplies at cost.

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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