Saturday July 18th, 2026 | 10am
Set Price: $40 per person

Kudzu has a reputation. It swallows fences, climbs telephone poles, and takes over whole hillsides without asking permission. But here’s the thing: it’s also one of the most workable natural fibers a beginner can get their hands on.

Nancy Basket has been weaving for decades. She founded two basket guilds before relocating to South Carolina, where she discovered a deep affinity for the plants most people write off. Kudzu and wisteria, two vines that can feel like a full-time problem, turn out to be something close to a gift when you know what to do with them.

You’ll get the feel of the material in your hands before you start shaping anything.

Split kudzu has a texture worth knowing, and can be used in many other applications including cloth production.

Then you’ll build a ribbed basket from scratch.

$40 per person, includes your own self-made kudzu basket.