Sculptural Textile Basketry – inspired by plant structures

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 0QZ. Sculptural textile basketry will focus on the techniques of weaving, twining and wrapping, with a theme of making structures. The plants in West Dean Gardens will provide inspiration. Using West Dean Gardens for inspiration, the glasshouses especially are a wonderful source […]

ONLINE course (Pre-recorded) – Textile basketry – exploring twining

Explore the basketry technique of twining through a series of workshops focusing on using softer, textile materials such as paper twine and tapestry wool. Starting with an introduction of the technique and materials, you will learn how the technique can be applied to create three-dimensional forms and used to draw lines, as well as, how […]

1:1 Online Mentoring

Pre book an hour 1:1 online mentoring session with Mary 1:1 mentoring sessions are available for pre-booking. They are not intended for the teaching of new techniques, but rather the development of creative ideas within a supportive and encouraging setting.  Do you have some questions? Have you got stuck? Would you like to talk through […]

Sculptural Textile Basketry – freeform wrapping and coiling

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean London, Dilke House, 1 Malet Street, London, WC1E 7JN. Sculptural basketry will focus on the techniques of coiling and wrapping, with a theme of ‘making lines’ whilst creating linkages, enabling movement and modules. Sculptural basketry will focus on using a range of materials to make lines. The course will […]

Significant Figures

Mary shares the designing and making of her new work Significant Figures. The work relates to her Grandmother’s boyfriend, Cecil, killed in France in 1916. A very personal body of work bringing together Mary’s interest in mathematics and making, and the story of Cecil and Elsie. Read more >> “I’m so glad I was able […]