Class Dates:

• Thurs 14th January 10am - 12pm UK time

• Thurs 28th January 10am - 12pm UK time

Tutor: Mary Crabb

Bookings Close: 4 January

Class Details

This ONLINE class is suitable for beginners.

This two-part ONLINE class with Mary Crabb introduces the basketry technique of plaiting, as opposed to plaiting braids.

To begin with we will talk about strips, how many, how to make then plait. We will start by making a check weave pattern using strips of folded paper before turning up the sides to make a corner. The first basket will have a horizontal and vertical weave. We will consider how to join in new strips when they run out and how to finish the ends and top with a stitched border.

Moving on we will use two colours of cut paper strips to work on oblique check weave basket. This means the weave is worked at a 45° angle. Hopefully not as difficult as it sounds! We will use the two colours and the pattern to help us understand how the weave works. This basket will be finished with a stellated border.

To follow, we will play with the dimensions of the square basket to work a rectangular base. This will also alter the patterns produced by the two patterns. A new straight edged, folded border will also be demonstrated.

Changing materials, you will be invited to work with Kamihimo Paper Band. It gives a firmer, stiffer weave. We will be using this to make a pocket. The starting technique will be the same, but the configuration of only two corners, instead of four will generate a new form. There will be a new border too!

Skills Covered

• How to make strips, cut and folded

• Joining in new strips

• Finishing ends

• Check weave plaiting

• How to work two types of corner

• A range of borders

• Plaiting with different materials

• Where to position corners to change the dimensions.

Materials Required

Materials are not included in the cost of this class.

Click here to download the required materials list

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, see our ONLINE terms of service.

Useful Information

• Personal feedback from your tutor until 27 February 2027

• Unlimited access to watch again until 29 March 2027 

• This class is designed to be enjoyed LIVE on Zoom, but you may join by 'recording only' if that is not possible

• Choose to work-along or just watch & learn

• You’ll need a printer for this class if you wish to print the handouts

   

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