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Weaving Workshop: Palm Frond Basketry at the Gamble House, Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Gamble House 4 Westmoreland Place Pasadena, CA, 91103 United States (map)

Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

$40 Members | $45 Non-Members

Join local artist Maria Maea in a three-hour workshop that combines both traditional basketry and uniquely Angeleno sensibilities. Surrounded by Craftsman architecture and views of the Arroyo Seco, participants will learn about Los Angeles’ complex history with palm trees through weaving and honorable harvest foraging. Leave this workshop with your very own handwoven palm basket and an enduring respect for this intricate craft and its connection to California.

This class is intended for ages 16 and up – no experience required. All materials provided.