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Advanced and intermediate students only. Please note: the underfoot base in both workshops requires students to work stood up in a 'touch your toes' position and then a kneeling position for some time. Please also note that the heavy rods used in these baskets make the courses unsuitable for those with weaker hands. Asymmetric Baskets with Sue. FULL Suitable for all levels. (3 students)Working with a variety of fine coloured willows learn how to build one of these pieces originally inspired by the work of Polish Basketmaker Stanislaw Dzuibak. Advanced students build large scale pieces learning how to start a wide diameter base using scalloms. Beginners work on a smaller scale. Learn how to weave with fine willows adding colour to give a painterly finish. Learn how to build a framework over a metal armature and weave using the interlace technique. Practice using willow effectively to build form and fluid surface textures. This course is suitable for advanced and intermediate students with experience with knife work, not suitable for beginners.
Large rattan log baskets can even be used outside in the summer months as planters, providing the perfect home for your flowers and foliage. Tall log baskets are a great option for planting your Christmas tree in and add a real charm to your decorations! Matching Storage Baskets Available Decorative Trays with Kirk. FULL (3 students)These trays look lovely filled with fruit or bread on your kitchen table. Using French randing and contrasting coloured homegrown willows you can create a variety of decorative effects. Small handles are optional. Add either finger hole handles or, for more experienced makers, rope handles can be added.
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This course is suitable for beginners but requires perseverance! Also suitable for intermediates and those wishing to improve their rush basketry skills.
Most workshops have 6 students. Some of our tutors have kindly offered to teach 8 students, this helps with the running costs of workshops, especially for tutors who have travelled long distances. We try to keep the cost of workshops affordable, but have had to increase our fees this year. The Tuesday classes offer a discount to students who book three classes in a row. Choose a workshop and send an e mail to Sue at [email protected] (You cannot book workshops online). Thursday 13th and Friday 14th June. Decorative Trays with Kirk and Multi-Strand Weave Baskets with SueIn the future we aim to continue inviting prestigious basketmakers to our workshop to offer you the opportunity to weave with the finest craftspeople and design makers from Europe. This year two of these workshops are suitable for beginners, the other two for intermediate to advanced makers. The skill level of the workshop will be made clear when advertised.
Nadine is also a trained Breath Coach and Yoga Teacher and will guide you through some useful stretches and calming breathing techniques to make your workshop a very grounded mindful experience, and to look after your bodies after a day of sitting and weaving. This course is only suitable for intermediate and advanced students. The basket is quite physical to make and contains a few awkward techniques. So you need to have strong hands and be flexible to make this basket. There is a maximum of 6 students on the course. I can provide details of local guest houses. We start at 9.30 am and finish at 4.30pm. Alternatively, you can concentrate on sculpture or structures for your garden. I can help you with designs or you may be inspired by an item at the workshop.These two-day basketry workshops are either taught by both Sue and Kirk or just by Sue. If Sue and Kirk are both teaching on the same day then each tutor has 3 students in two separate rooms, so you benefit from plenty of one-to-one teaching time, plus you can have a look at how the other group's work is progressing and share techniques over lunch. Kirk and I have been repeatedly making these baskets for some time and have lots of tips to share with you. You will work with willow grown organically here in King's Cliffe and willow from the Somerset Levels.
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