Explorations in Making: Techniques, Materials, Reinvention

Monday 27 -Thursday 30 November 2023 An introductory course offering opportunities to sample a range of basic basketry and textile techniques with a focus on working with materials which could be repurposed. A 4-day course exploring different techniques in basketry. Each day will on a different technique. The course will make use of a broad range of […]

Twined Bean Pod – one day – pre-book group

This one-day workshop, will offer an opportunity to learn the how to weave a twined bean. Working with fine materials, Mary will teach her technique for weaving bean pods. Starting at one end, she will demonstrate how to insert warp threads to create the form.There will be an emphasis on weaving pockets and openings. This […]

A Taste of Coiling – one day – pre-book group

This one-day workshop, will offer an opportunity to learn the basketry/textile technique of coiling. Primarily a stitching technique, a core is wrapped and connected using a stitching or looping movement of a finer second material. Decisions about the position of the core material will inform the form which is held in the hands. Participants will […]

A Taste of Twining – one day – pre-book group

 This one-day workshop, will offer an opportunity to learn the basketry/textile technique of twining. Twining involves the weaving of two threads using the fingertips, whilst the form is held in the hands.Starting with a small sample to introduce the basics and practice skills, participants will move on to weave at least one small vessel.  Materials for […]

Textile basketry – twining and looping

Friday 17 – Sunday 19 November 2023 Learn techniques of twining and looping, making a connection with basketry and textiles. Work around simple moulds to make samples and understand how to create woven structures, using fine flexible materials. Learn techniques of twining and simple looping, making a connection with basketry and textiles.The focus of the […]