Weaving all day ... but not with fabric

I've always wanted to learn how to weave baskets. I went to my first lesson today and am very pleased with my first ever basket. I found a wonderful teacher right in my neighborhood and spent a very enjoyable day with 7 other students. I was the only newbie in the class and some beautiful baskets were being made. It's actually easier than I thought it would be but I guess that's because it was one of the simpler designs. I've already chosen another basket for my next lesson which will be sometime next month. Here are some photos. Click for a closer view.

busy weavers--check out the basket rack near the window

my wonderful teacher Lisa

my first basket is 12" in diameter x 7" high

it will hold lots of fabric scraps