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Basketry: Weaving with Reclaimed Materials
Weave a funky basket from upcycled plastic, fabric, wire and more. No experience needed.
About the Class
Turn everyday discards into funky, functional art in this playful basketry workshop. Using upcycled materials like plastic bags, fabric strips, caution tape, and other unexpected finds, you’ll learn how to weave a one-of-a-kind basket full of color and texture. No prior experience is needed. Leave with a finished basket and fresh inspiration for transforming the overlooked into something extraordinary.
About your Instructor
Jill Valavanis
Jill Valavanis is the Visual Arts Director at the Sonoma Community Center and a teaching artist working primarily with fiber. She completed her graduate work at California State University, Long Beach where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Three-Dimensional Media, utilizing skills developed in working with fiber, metal, and wood. Currently she is exploring free motion machine embroidery and relief printing on fabric.
Website www.jillvalavanis.com
Instagram @jillvalavanis
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Basketry: Weaving with Reclaimed Materials
Weave a funky basket from upcycled plastic, fabric, wire and more. No experience needed.
Schedule
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This Session
Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
14, 15, 16, 17 and 18-overRegistration Cost:
$40
Materials Fee:
Included
Total Registration Cost:
$40
