Upcoming Events

Alberta’s weaving community hosts three different types of events throughout the year.

do not have an instructor present and are free to attend. You can bring your own materials or coordinate with the host beforehand, and they can provide you with materials for a small gathering fee.

are led by experienced instructors, and materials are included in the price. Most workshops range between $90 (half day) to $425 (multi-day).

span several days and are centred on either a series of workshops or one larger project. They can include catered meals and accommodations, or access to camping.

Close-up of hands weaving a willow basket.

Community Events

A freshly harvested bundle of green bulrush lying on a riverbank in autumn light.

September Weekend of Weaving

September 25–27, 2026

Red Deer

Pioneer Lodge

With Freyja Ulveland

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A round coiled basket of pale pine needles stitched in a black spiral, a polished grey stone set at its centre, resting among deep red clover leaves.

Beginner Pine Needle Basket Weaving

September 26, 2026

Yeoford

Yeoford Hall

With Tania of TK Studio

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Weaving, Wildcraft & Chai

October 3, 2026

Gainford

Medieval Manor Gardens

With Kelsey Shapka

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Witches Broom

October 9, 2026

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Witches Cauldron

October 11, 2026

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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A large twisted willow basket taking shape on a weathered table, a weaver drawing the upright rods together.

Weave & Nourish Weekend Retreat — Large Twisted Willow Basket

October 16–18, 2026

Bragg Creek

Folk Tree Lodge

With Freyja Ulveland and Roni Zaide

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Hands cradling a woven willow berry basket holding dark berries, green leaves behind.

Weave & Nourish Day Retreat — Beginner Basket Weaving

October 17, 2026

Bragg Creek

Folk Tree Lodge

With Freyja Ulveland and Roni Zaide

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Two small coiled baskets made from pale sage, blue-grey and sand-coloured fabric strips, their rims ruffled with looped cloth, resting on smooth stones against a dark background.

Reclaimed Textile Coiled Basket

October 18, 2026

Edmonton

Fern's School of Craft

With Tania of TK Studio

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Mini Bark Dandelion Basket

October 24, 2026

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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A shallow round basket woven from flat pale rush, with a coiled rim and an open lattice base, resting on weathered wood beside sprigs of white and pink yarrow.

November Weekend of Weaving

November 13–15, 2026

Red Deer

Pioneer Lodge

With Freyja Ulveland

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A round coiled basket of pale pine needles stitched in a black spiral, a polished grey stone set at its centre, resting among deep red clover leaves.
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Pine Needle Basket

November 14, 2026

Edmonton

Fern's School of Craft

With Tania of TK Studio

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Weave Your Own Stool

November 14, 2026

Calgary

Alberta Craft Gallery & Shop

With Crys Harse

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Trees, Whirly Gigs & Stars

December 5, 2026

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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A round willow tray woven in a scalloped flower pattern, seen from above against a pale wall.
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Willow Tray

December 11, 2026

Edmonton

Fern's School of Craft

Hosted by Fern's School of Craft

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A round willow berry basket with an arched handle, standing on a wooden table.
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Berry Basket

December 12, 2026

Edmonton

Fern's School of Craft

Hosted by Fern's School of Craft

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A small willow trug with a curved handle resting on a rock, sprigs of leaves inside.

Tiny Trug

December 13, 2026

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With Freyja Ulveland

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A round willow berry basket with an arched handle, standing on a wooden table.

Berry Basket

January 23, 2027

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With Freyja Ulveland

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Willow Skib

February 21, 2027

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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A woven willow five-pointed star hanging on a pale wall beside a bundle of willow rods.

Weaving Moons & Stars

March 13, 2027

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With Freyja Ulveland

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The Bee Liberation Army Folkart logo: bees on a pussy willow branch, ringed by the business name.

Gathering Basket

March 21, 2027

Edmonton

A private home in the Highlands

With the Bee Liberation Army Folkart

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Basketry

Third Tuesday of each month

Millarville

Sheep Creek Weavers

Hosted by Sheep Creek Weavers

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Past

Missed one? Most of these can run again. Reach out to the instructor — or the host, if the instructor isn’t available — to talk about bringing a workshop to your area. You can also browse the instructor list.

Two woven willow wall baskets hanging on a pale wall, one holding trailing greenery.

Birds Nest Wall Basket

September 19, 2026

Edmonton

With Mia Coco

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Weave Your Own Stool

September 19, 2026

Calgary

With Crys Harse

Birch Bark Amulet Necklace Workshop

September 17, 2026

Canmore

With Cathie Harper

Aurora Borealis Sculpture — Basketry Demonstration

September 16, 2026

Canmore

With Cathie Harper

A stack of round willow baskets on the grass in a misty garden at dawn.

Baskets in the Garden

September 11–13, 2026

Tofield

Hosted by Baskets in the Garden

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A hand holding a small woven cattail berry basket up against soft green woodland light.

Cattail Berry Basket

September 5, 2026

Edmonton

Hosted by Alberta Craft Council

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Two weavers lifting the head onto a large willow goat sculpture on the grass at the harvest festival, picnic tables and visitors behind them.

Large Willow Sculpture

September 5, 2026

New Sarepta

Hosted by Alberta Basketry Guild

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Crazy Quilt Wall Hanging

August 30, 2026

Beaverlodge

Hosted by Cathie Harper

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Baskets From the North V2: Functional vs Sculptural

August 30 – September 12, 2026

Beaverlodge

Hosted by Cathie Harper and Alberta Natural Baskets

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Morel mushrooms spread out to dry on a round woven willow tray.

Willow Weaving Workshop (Mushroom Drying Tray)

August 16, 2026

Devon

With Candice Cullum

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