Diane Frankenfield lives in Belews Creek, NC.  She learned to weave baskets in 1992, starting with the egg basket. Next was the woven bottom, then onto wooden bases. When she is not weaving, Diane can be found working on beaded projects or quilting. Diane is an experienced teacher;  she has taught quilting for 22 years and basket making for 14 years.

WOOL DRYING BASKET  Beginner to Advanced

The wool drying basket was/is used for air-drying washed wool. The open weave bottom and feet allow the water to drain and air to circulate. The wool drying basket is 12.5” tall with feet, 13” long, and 11” wide. While specifically designed for drying wool, this beautiful basket is great for other uses, such as storing your latest project or displaying special skeins of yarn.

 Size of basket: 14 ½” long X 9 ½” wide X 5 ½” tall without the handle—12” with the handle.

 Prerequisite skills: None

 Pre-class homework:  None

 Students bring:  Basket materials will be supplied, but students should bring an apron, an old towel, water bucket, spray bottle for water, clips or clothes pins, scissors and tape measure.  Students may bring their own basketry tools if they have them.

Prerequisite skills: None

Pre-class homework: None

Students bring: Water bucket, spray bottle, scissors, old towel, apron

Class fee: $30.00

Materials fee: $60.00 for basket pattern and complete weaving kit

Class duration: 6 hours

Instructor: Diane Frankenfeld

Date and time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00am to 4:00pm

2 to 12 students