Basket Weaving Class: Cherokee Wheel Basket

8/25/2024 | First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site | St. Charles, MO

Join staff members at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site to make a beautiful handcrafted basket. This event is part of a series of monthly basket weaving classes held at the site. Each class runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All materials will be supplied, although you may wish to bring snacks and a drink. If the weather is nice, the class may be held outside; otherwise, it will take place in the interpretive center.

Class size is limited, and registration is required. Registration for the February through June classes opens Jan. 5; registration for the July to November classes opens June 1.

You may sign up for any day that a particular class is being offered. You may also sign up for multiple classes. For more information, or to register, call the historic site at 636-940-3322.

Class Dates Type of Basket Class Fee
Fri, Feb 23
Sat, Feb 24
Sun, Feb 25
Utensil Caddy Basket $45
Fri, Mar 8
Sat, Mar 9
Sun, Mar 10
Easter Bunny Basket $30
Sun, Apr 14
Mon, Apr 15
Tue, Apr 16
Spring Table Basket $50
Sat, May 4
Sun, May 5
Mon, May 6
"X Marks the Spot" Market Basket $55
Fri, Jun 21
Sat, Jun 22
Sun, Jun 23
Burlap Blossom Basket $55
Fri, July 12
Sat, July 13
Sun, July 14
Tiny Waves Basket $55
Fri, Aug 23
Sat, Aug 24
Sun, Aug 25
Cherokee Wheel Basket $50
Fri, Sep 6
Sat, Sep 7
Sun, Sep 8
Fall Corn Basket $45
Thu, Oct 3
Fri, Oct 4
Sat, Oct 5
Round Pumpkin Basket $45
Fri, Nov 8
Sat, Nov 9
Sun, Nov 10
Large Blanket Basket $70
Class Times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Click here to see the event flyer.

First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located at:

200 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO | 636-940-3322

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs