Tonight, I’ll lead a group of students who will create bountiful Mother’s Day gift baskets, and for most of them, it will be the first time they receive expert instruction that they’ll remember for a lifetime.

My husband once believed that anyone could make a gift basket, and for the most part, that’s true. However, after he accompanied me in March to a gift basket class I conducted in Washington, DC, his opinion has changed.

Although anyone can put a group of items into a basket, there’s a big difference in professional styling and presentation when you follow an expert’s blueprint.

If you’re unable to attend a class led by an expert, training is available on DVDs, and you can also get tips from online videos.

Where did you learn how to make a professionally-styled gift basket, and how did that training boost your confidence?

Shirley George Frazier

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Looking for instruction? A Massachusetts-based teacher plans to conduct a gift basket class on October 25. You’ll see information about it in SouthCoastToday.com.

I’m not familiar with this instructor, so I have no idea if she will show the intricate design techniques to make a professional basket or simply have students line products into a basket without stabilization. I have a feeling that students will be part of the latter.

I’ve been asked numerous times why classes aren’t taught in more locations. There are at least two reasons for this.

1. Designers are too busy in business and not willing to share their secrets. If this is you, I understand. It takes a lot of time and determination to master design techniques and build a roster of clients. It’s something you cannot just give away.

2. Not everyone is a teacher. What’s done in a studio isn’t always translated well in a classroom setting.

Here’s my roster of upcoming classes, listed by demonstration, participatory events, and trade shows. You’ll see that most classes are in my area, but I often travel to other locations to show techniques and distribute supplies.

I hope to add your local area to this roster in the future.

Here’s an article to help you uncover a gift basket class if it’s in your area.

How do you believe you’d benefit from attending a local class?

Shirley George Frazier

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