Upcoming Classes

The classes listed on this page are “local” meaning held in Illinois. For a listting of all of my class visit

https://www.bonniesbasketsil.com/schedule/

You can find my photography, ink art, wire wrapped creations and even a few baskets in Decatur, IL at HomeGrown Collective.

Click on the link to visit their website!

E-mail or phone call bonnierideout17@gmail.com or 217/454-0986

As classes become available I will announce them on this page! Keep checking back!

2026

November 20, 2026 – The Farms Folk School, Monticello, IL (Simple Elegance)

November 21, 2026 – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (Bagel Basket)

November 23, 2026 – Monday Night Weavers, Bloomington, IL (Amethyst Frost or Tournesol Tote)

December 5, 2026 – Basket Art Guild Christmas Weave, Long Creek, IL (TBD)

December 6, 2026 – Basket Art Guild Weave, Long Creek, IL (TBD)

December 11, 2026 – The Farms Folk School, Monticello, IL ( Snow Much Fun)

December 12, 2026 – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (All Hearts Come Home for Christmas)

December 19, 2026 – Hometown Grounds Coffee Shop, Tuscola, IL (Christmas Card Basket)

2027

Friday, March 12th – The Farms Folk School, Monticello, IL (Bunny Love)

Saturday, March 20th – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (Matilda)

Saturday, April 3rd – Hometown Grounds, Tuscola, IL (TBD)

Saturday, April 10th – Parkland College, Champaign, IL (Summer Daze)

Sunday, April 11th – Lincoln Log Cabin, Lerna, IL (April Flowers)

Friday, April 16th – The Farms Folk School, Monticello, IL (Garden of the West Tote)

Saturday, April 17th – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (Whimsy)

Sunday, April 25th – Basket Art Guild, Long Creek, IL (TBD)

Friday, May 7th – The Farms Folk School, Monticello, IL (Summer Breeze Tote)

Saturday, May 8th – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (Porch Basket)

Saturday, June 5th – Lincoln Land College, Springfield, IL (Country Catch All)

Sunday, December 14th – Basket Art Guild, Long Creek, IL (TBD)

Class Information

Class times and dates can be found in my monthly newsletter. I travel most months teaching and vending at various basket conventions and retreats so, unfortunately local classes at this time are limited. If you are interested in hosting a class in your home or another location, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to make it happen! All classes listed are for adults.

No need to bring anything, just yourself. I have scissors, buckets, tools, etc. Dress for a mess! In basket weaving we use water and dyed reed, which sometimes can “bleed”. You will leave with your basket unstained – I do provide a tip sheet on staining techniques and we will go over it in class.

Information Inquiry

If you are interested in more information on holding a class at your home, business, church, etc. contact me for more information.

I supply all of the tools – you just need to bring yourself!