Ruth Boland Basketry

03/27/2026

The new session for basket weaving classes will start on May 1. Classes are held 4 times per week at my studio in downtown Nashua NH. You can email me at [email protected] for more information

03/17/2026

02/05/2026

A little nervous about a full size backpack? Gain some confidence with this Junior Adirondack back pack being offered at the Stowe Basketry Festival May 13. Register easily at www.stowebasketryfestival.com

01/23/2026

Snow Farm, the New England Craft Program, in Williamsburg MA has opened registration for their 2026 classes. I am teaching a 3-day paper basket weaving class in August. There are many dozens of workshops offered in all sorts of media. You should check it out! I just looked and some classes are already full so don't delay!

01/11/2026

If you're looking for a fun spring week of basketmaking I recommend you consider going to the Stowe Basketry Festival (the website can be found at www.stowebasketryfestival.com) which is being held May 12-16 in Stowe VT.

The are baskets many traditional and contemporary reed baskets being taught but also pine needles, willow, nantuckets, round reed, ash bark, etc

I am scheduled to teach an advanced paper basket class on May 12-13, an intermediate paper cathead basket on May 14 (this is appropriate for advanced beginners also, it was mis-labeled) and an intermediate class on May 15. I am posting the photos for my classes, but there are so many other classes to check out also - definitely go to the website (www.stowebasketryfestival.com)

10/14/2025

The former League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Fine Craft Gallery space at 98 Main Street in Nashua has been leased by the Nashua Area Artists Association and is the location of their gallery "Art Hub". You can find beautiful wall art and 3-D pieces at the gallery. Currently hours are limited to Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm and Friday and Saturday from 3pm-7pm. Extended hours are expected to kick in for the holidays. Call 603-417-5419 for more information. Customer parking is still available behind the gallery. Come check it out!

08/14/2025

Fun day demonstrating in the guild tent at the League of NH Craftsmen annual fair!

08/02/2025

Celebrate traditional and contemporary craft during this nationally-renowned nine-day fair. Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, August 2-10.

06/25/2025

This is what happens when I’m alone in the studio! New classes start next week. Email me at [email protected] for more info.

06/06/2025

Hi Everyone,

This is the calendar for the July and August session. FB formatting cut off the top, but the 4 columns are Tuesday - Friday (and Tuesday, July 30th class is 10-12:30).

The class fee for these two months is $200. You may attend up to 10 classes. Additional individual classes in addition to the 10 are available for $10 each. Individual classes for those who want to pay by the class are $32. Materials costs will vary depending on the project. You are welcome to bring your own materials or purchase from me.

If you are not currently attending class, but want to attend the July/August session, email back to let me know you will be coming.

Remember to bring cash or check.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Ruth