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Erica Adams |
I describe myself as a generalist basketmaker (I love learning new recipes - a recipe being the formula for a basket) and willow grower. I love basketry in all its forms, and find the history, geography and ethnography of basketry incredibly interesting.
Explaining preparation of materials for best use, I teach traditional techniques because I firmly believe they are useful both in traditional and contemporary basketry and sculpture. I work hard to explain the properties of the materials and best practice of techniques, aiming to give the satisfaction of producing an attractive functional item in a relaxed and supportive environment.
I hope that my delight in basketry is also apparent and that it may encourage or ignite an interest in the many forms of basketry for my students.
Explaining preparation of materials for best use, I teach traditional techniques because I firmly believe they are useful both in traditional and contemporary basketry and sculpture. I work hard to explain the properties of the materials and best practice of techniques, aiming to give the satisfaction of producing an attractive functional item in a relaxed and supportive environment.
I hope that my delight in basketry is also apparent and that it may encourage or ignite an interest in the many forms of basketry for my students.