Join willow weaver Anneh Kessels for a hands-on workshop that guides you from raw materials to a finished woven piece. Learn practical techniques and see how Anneh approaches design. Choose your participation level - either a one-day beginner's workshop or the two-day intermediate workshop.Instructor Bio:Originally from the Netherlands, Anneh Kessels now has her studio and willow farm in the Bulkley Valley. Anneh has been making willow baskets for the last 18 years. She likes incorporating bulrush, birch bark, willow bark, spruce bark, driftwood, rocks, leather and clay pottery into her basket adventures.This workshop supports the Haida Gwaii Arts Council’s work to nurture local artists and arts education. Whether you’re new to weaving or building on existing skills, you’ll leave with tools, ideas, and a deeper connection to our island’s creative community.

Reserve your HGAC 2026–27 season ticketsJoin us for a full season of performances.Porter/Bye Project - October 23rd & 24th, 2026Comedians Katie-Ellen Humphries and Jess Lupini - February 5th & 6th, 2027Amorphous Folk Music - March 19th & 20th, 2027Silk Road Music - April 23rd & 24th, 2027

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