Basket Weaving Class: Oblong Curls Basket

5/3/2025 | 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 an ongoing series of basket weaving classes held at the site. Each class runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and begins in the interpretive center. All materials are provided, although you may want to bring snacks and a drink. 

Class size is limited, and registration is required. Registration for the January through June classes opens Jan. 3, while registration for the July to November classes opens June 2. Registration will be available online through our reservation website. You may sign up for any day that a particular class is being offered. You may also sign up for multiple classes. Please note that registration carries a $5 fee that is not included in the class fee.  

For more information, call the historic site at 636-940-3322.

Series Schedule:
Class Dates Type of Basket Class Fee Registration Fee
(Not Included in Class Fee)
Fri, Jan 31
Sat, Feb 1
Sun, Feb 2
Banded Basket $60 $5
Fri, Mar 28
Sat, Mar 29
Sun, Mar 30
Fancy Market Basket $55 $5
Fri, May 2
Sat, May 3
Sun, May 4
Oblong Curls Basket $60 $5
Fri, Jun 20
Sat, Jun 21
Sun, Jun 22
Little Lunch Basket $45 $5
Fri, Jul 11
Sat, Jul 12
Sun, Jul 13
Garden Harvest Basket $60 $5
Fri, Aug 22
Sat, Aug 23
Sun, Aug 24
Lazy Susan Basket $65 $5
Fri, Sep 19
Sat, Sep 20
Sun, Sep 21
Cherokee Wheel Basket $55 $5
Fri, Oct 17
Sat, Oct 18
Sun, Oct 19
Fall Picking Basket $60 $5
Fri, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 15
Sun, Nov 16

Arrow Fireside Basket
(advanced classes – not for beginners)

$60 $5
Class times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located at:

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

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs