Pantry Basket Workshop

with Dona Nazarenko

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

9:00 – 4:00pm

Join us in the Great Stone Dwelling dining room for a full day workshop! Add a modern twist to a traditional Shaker Pantry Basket in this hands-on workshop. Shaker sisters once wove pantry baskets so large they required two people to carry them—but today’s design offers both history and utility. This basket includes a woven side pocket, perfect for extra tools, garden supplies, BBQ essentials, or crafting materials. Participants will use natural round and flat reed, paired with a tall oak handle, and can choose to add color accents if desired. We’ll even decorate the top of the handle for a personal touch. Beginners will have the option to finish their rim work at home.

Who is Doña Nazerenko?

Residing in Tunbridge, Vermont, Doña Nazarenko has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1994. While living along the New Jersey coast, Doña developed an interest in woodcrafts and related art forms that developed into her desire to take basket making classes in 1988.

Her exploration of a different art medium has since evolved into a flourishing talent. She now enjoys making traditional baskets using reed with wooden accents to more challenging baskets using birch bark from the area surrounding her current residence in rural Vermont.

The highlight of the early years at her craft was having a one-on-one critique with John McGuire at Peter’s Gallery in 1992. His confidence in her and his discretion continues to help her with her current work. Today she can be seen demonstrating basketry representing Vermont fiber artists at local and out-of-state events.

*Please bring your own lunch. Water and light refreshments will be provided.

Cost:

Large size (10 inches by 14 inches)

Members – $70

Non-Members – $80

Medium size (8 inches by 10 inches)

Members – $60

Non-Members – $70

*All proceeds go to the educational mission of Enfield Shaker Museum.

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