What is the minimum age to participate?

The minimum age is 12; younger children are not permitted due to tool use and concentration required.

Are materials included?

Yes—all materials and the necessary tools are included in the workshop fee.

How long is the class?

The workshop is approximately four hours long and is paced for beginners.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is listed as TBD; double-check booking details or the referral link for final check-in location.

What is the cancellation policy?

Specific cancellation terms are not listed in the structured description; check the booking page or contact the operator for current policy.

Make a Large Market Basket: Hands-On Farm Workshop with Leanne Wilkie in Middleborough

Q: Can I buy extra materials to continue at home?

Yes—optional materials packages are available for purchase if you want to make additional baskets at home.

On a working farm in Middleborough, Massachusetts, an afternoon with local weaver Leanne Wilkie of Baskets of Love turns a pile of raw materials into a large Market Basket you’ll be proud to carry. The 4-hour workshop invites beginners and makers of all skill levels to learn multiple weaving techniques, knotting sequences, and finishing tips while seated at a communal table beneath open rafters or under blue New England sky. All materials are provided, and each participant leaves with a finished, sturdy basket and the confidence to try another at home.

The experience is straightforward: hands-on instruction, steady pacing, and personal attention as you shape rims, form bases, and set handles. The class focuses on practical construction more than ornament, so your finished Market Basket is intended for daily use—farmers’ market runs, storage, or gifting. Leanne Wilkie of Baskets of Love leads the session, demonstrating repetitive motions that become satisfying rhythm; she also offers optional packages of materials if you want to continue weaving after the class.

What makes this workshop special in the region is the combination of rural setting and living craft. Middleborough’s farm landscapes provide the backdrop—open fields, seasonal crops, and the slow rhythm of working land—so the workshop feels like part of the place rather than a classroom. The project itself highlights a traditional handcraft with practical roots in New England life: baskets were tools long before they were decorative objects. Beginners, teens (minimum age 12), and adults find the pace accessible; the farm setting keeps things relaxed and social.

Practical details are simple: the class runs about four hours, all tools and materials are included, and the meeting point is listed as TBD. Bring curiosity, comfortable clothes you don’t mind moving your arms in, and a willingness to learn repetitive handwork that quickly becomes meditative. If you’re a visitor to the area, this workshop pairs well with a day of exploring local farms or a short drive to nearby coastal towns.

For outdoor-minded travelers and makers who want a craft-centered souvenir—a sturdy, handmade Market Basket—this workshop blends useful skill-building with a tangible reminder of Massachusetts farm life. The combination of Leanne Wilkie’s instruction, a scenic farm setting in Middleborough, and a finished object you can use immediately makes this a memorable and practical stop on any New England itinerary. Workshops run small to preserve one-on-one coaching, and materials packages are available for purchase if you want to make extra baskets at home. The minimum age is 12, making this a good multigenerational activity. Reservations are recommended; check the referral link to secure a spot. Whether you’re local or passing through, this class leaves you with a skill and an object that carries stories of place.