Angela Eastman

Basketweaving with Foraged Fibers

August 9 - 14, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Fibers, Baskets

Overview

This workshop offers a practical exploration of using plant fibers from the landscape. It will cover harvesting, processing, and weaving techniques for ubiquitous fibers such as vines, barks, and leafy material. Students will work with natural fibers including kudzu, wisteria, grapevine, greenbrier, iris and daylily leaves, and more. Students can choose to pursue a sculptural direction or create more traditional, functional rib baskets. The focus will be on creating many small samples from a variety of materials, which can then be elaborated upon into one final, unique piece.

Course Fee : $760.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Angela Eastman

Angela Eastman is an artist and educator based in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Primarily a basketweaver and metalworker, she cultivates or forages much of the material used in her weaving practice. She holds a degree in sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art and is a dedicated instructor, having taught workshops at leading craft schools across the country, including Penland School of Craft, John C. Campbell Folk School, Sanborn Mills Farm, and Peters Valley School of Craft.

Artist Website

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