Nantucket Basket Weaving Class: This class will focus on correctly completing your Nantucket Lightship Basket. We will focus on the final steps, attaching your Rim & Handle, sanding, using the drill press, and more! The Final Steps Nantucket Basket Class is taught by Caryl DeFrancesco, CEO of HH Perkins. Caryl is a Nantucket Basket Weaver with over 25 years of experience. To attend this class, your Nantucket Basket must be completely woven. You will need to bring your mold and accessories to complete your project.
The class is from 9am - 5pm at 370 State St, North Haven, CT 06473.
This Class will cover techniques for completing a Nantucket Basket, including:
- Leveling
- Packing
- Preparing 2 piece Cherry Rim
- Sanding, Gluing, and Installing Rim
- Using a drill press to Attach Escutcheon Pins
- Lashing the Rim & Installing the False Rim
- Attaching the Handle With a Bolt Set, Bone Knobs & Washers
- Applying the Finish on the Strand Cane and Wooden Accessories
- Inserting Bone Plugs