Thank you for your interest in KuBoo (Kudzu + Bamboo) Basketry! We are proud to offer you a hands-on learning experience in working with kudzu vine and split bamboo. All of our workshops are hosted at Croft State Park in Spartanburg, SC. We love to support Camp Croft and have enjoyed hosting all of our events under their nice, covered, outdoor picnic shelters. Make a day trip out of your visit and enjoy the walking trails, canoe rentals on Lake Craig, a playground area or float down the creek under a canopy of trees. Don’t forget your water bottle! As seen in the above image, you can absolutely count on us having our industrial fans with us during our summer workshops! Here is a full description of what you can expect to learn and experience in class:
Get wild and “embrace the invase” in this kudzu/bamboo= “KuBoo” Basket Weaving class! Get to know split bamboo and kudzu as weaving materials. Learn how to harvest and strip a kudzu vine. Engage with refined, hand-crafted split bamboo. Weave the Kudzu and Bamboo together to create your own personalized and unique KuBoo basket!
We will provide baubles and decorations for you to choose from to make your basket unique. Many of these embellishments will be made of bamboo, including beads and buttons made from canes and rhizomes. We will also provide all weaving materials, including split bamboo and stripped kudzu vines.
While we weave, Aaron will be available for a Q&A session about bamboo. Bamboo is a mysterious plant to many. Ask Aaron questions to learn more about bamboo while you weave.
What to bring:
A water bottle
A “Can-do” attitude!
We will provide:
Drinking Water
Electric industrial fans
All crafting and weaving materials and tools
Additional Cost: Croft State Park is over 7000 acres and offers everything from a playground to hiking and biking trails. As a state park, there is an admission fee: $3 for adults over the age of 15, $1.50 for seniors, $1 for kids ages 6-15, and free for children age 5 and under. This admission fee is NOT included in your ticket price and must be paid separately upon entry into Croft State Park. Note: You may choose to avoid this fee by requesting a SC State Parks Passport from your local library. If you choose this option, we recommend making a request for this item a few weeks in advance before the class, due to possible high demand and low availability.
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Location: Croft State Park SHELTER #1
Address: 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (this time frame is extended to allow everyone to complete a basket. You may finish much earlier based on your skill set.)
Note: Camp Croft State Park’s Shelter #1 has tire swings, an open area for exploring and restrooms within walking distance.
Cost: $105 per participant (recommended ages 13+)
Purchase your tickets here: https://carolinabamboo.org/product/kuboo-basket-weaving-november-2-2025/
Please email [email protected] for more information.
We hope to see you in class!