Plaited Spheres in Hex Weave

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean London, Dilke House, 1 Malet Street, London, WC1E 7JN. Learn the basketry technique of hex weave on a curved surface to weave a sphere or ball. The ball will be plaited using flat bands. Learn the basketry technique of hex weave on a curved surface to weave a sphere […]

Textile Basketry – exploring twined pod forms

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 0QZ. Create woven pod forms while weaving textile-based basketry, inspired by gourds and seedpods. Using threads of various thicknesses, the pods can be woven in a range of sizes and with texture, colour and pattern. Taking inspiration from the garden, in particular […]

Textile Basketry – with stitching and loops

Friday 12 June 2026 West Dean London, Dilke House, 1 Malet Street, London, WC1E 7JN. Making a cross-over between basketry and textiles, this course offers an opportunity to sample looped stitches under tension on a frame and on fabric. Loops can be found in simple looping (or knotless netting) of basketry, in blanket stitch, needlelace […]

Twined basketry on a small scale

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean London, Dilke House, 1 Malet Street, London, WC1E 7JN. The course will focus on the technique of twining, making a connection with both basketry and textiles. Twining requires the weaving of an active element around a passive warp. The weaving is worked in the hands with the use 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 […]