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Transform kudzu into a handwoven basket in this hands-on workshop exploring wild materials, simple techniques, and creative connection.
Learn how to transform a nuisance into a source of beauty with a purpose! Discover the usefulness hidden in one of Appalachia’s most abundant wild plants—kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata). In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform this often misunderstood vine into something both functional and beautiful: a useful basket crafted with invasive materials by your own two hands.
Guided by experienced basketmaker and Earthskills instructor Carleigh Fairchild, participants will explore the full journey of wild weaving—from identifying and harvesting kudzu, to splitting, storing, and preparing the vines for weaving. You’ll learn foundational techniques for beginning, shaping, and finishing a basket, while gaining confidence in working with wild materials so you can take this craft out into the wilds with you!
This class welcomes all skill levels. While some previous basketry experience is helpful, curiosity and willingness to learn are what matter most. As we weave, we’ll reflect on the ways basketmaking can mirror our own inner rhythms, inviting patience, creativity and connection.
You’ll head home with:
Your own handmade kudzu basket
The skills to continue weaving with wild vines
A renewed sense of empowerment, creativity, and connection to the natural world
A new perspective on what we consider / label foreign or invasive
More than a craft class, this is an invitation to reimagine your relationship with the land; to see beauty where others see problems, and to weave deeper connection into your daily life.
This class will be held indoors & outdoors on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in Asheville, NC.
