Basket Weaving Tutorial

Visit for future basket weaving classes offered in the historic log house. Facebook: @CatoctinFurnaceHistoricalSocietyInc Twitter: @FurnaceSociety Instagram: @catoctinfurnace Joan Betzold, a basket weaver and weaving teacher for over 25 years, attends 40 art, folk art, colonial, fiber and gardening shows each year. She has been honored as the Featured Artist at several nationally recognized shows. Joan designs, dyes the fibers, and weaves her original baskets using centuries old techniques without nails, glue, staples or molds. She is well-known for her award winning custom designs as well as unusual baskets incorporating vintage tools, kitchen items, antlers, or a treasured piece from a loved one. She teaches weaving at many local museums, including Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc., as well as privately. For several years she has been asked to serve as the basket weaving judge at the Maryland State Fair. For more information please visit: https:/