Intermediate Nantucket Baskets
with Michael A. Steller (W26)

This course is designed for students who have completed the introductory Nantucket basket class or have prior experience with basic basket weaving techniques. In this class, participants will work on a more challenging project that focuses on tapering staves, spacing them uniformly, and refining construction skills.

Each participant will select from a variety of molds available at the Handicraft Club, with guidance of the instructor. If students have molds and materials they would like to use, they may discuss that with the instructor.

Mondays, January 5 – March 2, 2026 (eight weeks; no class President’s Day, February 16)

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Materials provided: Basket base, mold, basket rim, Titebond I glue, reed staves, cane, SealCoat shellac, polyurethane

Materials fee (payable to instructor): Dependent on market prices (fees will vary depending on the specific mold and basket chosen)

Rental fee (payable to the Handicraft Club): Dependent on the mold used 

Students should bring (some items are available at the Handicraft Club):

• Small plastic bowl (for water)
• Small towel
• Weaver’s awl
• Weaver’s clippers
• Scissors
• Painter’s tape
• Rubber bands
• 150-grit sandpaper
• Small disposable paint brush
• Small disposable foam applicator