Join Elizabeth Stanger of Little Way Caskets for a fun, hands-on introduction to willow star weaving! Participants will learn foundational weaving techniques and create a beautiful willow star, approximately 10–12 inches across, to hang on a front door or display throughout the home as a natural holiday decoration.

We'll explore the basic structure of woven stars, along with ways to vary their size, weaving patterns, and details. Participants will also learn how these techniques can be applied to smaller stars for tree ornaments, seasonal garlands, or year-round home décor.

If you finish your first star early, you'll have an opportunity to experiment with another variation or create a second, smaller star using available materials at no additional charge, if time and materials allow. Elizabeth will also have bundles of willow available for purchase for anyone interested in continuing to make stars at home, along with instructions for preparing willow for future weaving projects.

What the workshop will cover:

• Beginner-friendly, foundational willow weaving techniques that can be applied to future weaving projects.

• A guided demonstration and step-by-step instruction for creating your own willow star.

• Tips for customizing your star through different sizes, weaving patterns, and decorative details.

Please note: A minimum of four participants must register by November 27 for the workshop to proceed.

About Elizabeth Stanger

Hello there! Elizabeth Stanger (née Gross) here. I’m a willow casket weaver and herbalist crafting all-natural, biodegradable woven caskets, burial trays, and naturally dyed shrouds for New York’s Catskill Mountains, Hudson River Valley, and surrounding regions through my business Little Way Caskets. A woven star was my very first willow weaving project, and it made me fall in love with the feeling of willow in my hands and the practice of weaving in general. If you're curious about willow weaving and want a simple, seasonally appropriate way to explore this ancient art form, please join me for this special workshop. To get in touch, please contact me here.

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