Learn to weave the popular basket bracelet 1/2″ cuff style. Caitlin Parsons grew up in the basket making world and brings her own flair to this workshop. She makes all the parts used for the bracelet including hand carved ivory end caps.
The bracelets are woven onto a brass cuff so are adjustable to fit any size wrist.
This workshop includes one scrimed endcap. Choose from a single script letter or a 3 block letter monogram Nantucket Map, Compass Rose, or Heart. Email mary@nha.org once you have registered and have picked your choice.
A second endcap can be scrimed for additional charge. If you are interested please email mary@nha.org
Maximum class size: 8
Growing up on Nantucket year-round, I developed an appreciation for the tradition and history of the island. My father, Tim Parsons, has been making Nantucket Lightship Baskets and teaching classes for over 30 years. From a young age, I saw him perfecting the craft of weaving, woodworking, carving ivory and scrimshaw. His talent always inspired me, but not until moving back to the island in 2013 did I discover the new trend of Nantucket Basket Bracelets. I’ve known how to weave for years so creating bracelets came naturally to me. From there, I learned to hand-carve the ivory end caps and scrimshaw. Once I began experimenting with designs, I was hooked. I love how the bracelets represent the Nantucket Basket tradition using the same materials and techniques while being innovative and modern. I’m very proud to continue the Nantucket Basket-making tradition with my Nantucket Bracelets and hope you love them too!