Tutor Polly Pollock
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
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This one-day workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience
Workshop Details
Make a collection of Scandinavian inspired festive decorations for yourself, or to give as unique handmade gifts for family and friends using a few simple plaited basketry techniques. Many of the designs for these originate in Scandinavia and are traditionally made from Birch Bark. We will use easily available substitute materials, possibly including some recycled materials, to make different woven stars, hearts, reindeer etc.
Some of the designs are very quick and simple to make; others a little more complex but very satisfying to make. Once the methods of making each decoration are learned, students will go away with the skills to make more at home.
Polly will bring samples and examples of woven decorations for students to observe and photograph.
Skills & Techniques Covered
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be up to £10, payable to the tutor during the class. Please bring cash as the tutor does not have a card reader.
Students - please bring with you:
Notebook/pen etc
Camera/phone with camera (optional)
10am - 4pm
Lunch & afternoon tea provided
Click here for Timings & Refreshments
This one-day workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience
Workshop Details
Make a collection of Scandinavian inspired festive decorations for yourself, or to give as unique handmade gifts for family and friends using a few simple plaited basketry techniques. Many of the designs for these originate in Scandinavia and are traditionally made from Birch Bark. We will use easily available substitute materials, possibly including some recycled materials, to make different woven stars, hearts, reindeer etc.
Some of the designs are very quick and simple to make; others a little more complex but very satisfying to make. Once the methods of making each decoration are learned, students will go away with the skills to make more at home.
Polly will bring samples and examples of woven decorations for students to observe and photograph.
Skills & Techniques Covered
- Selecting materials
- Preparing materials
- Getting started
- Simple plaited basketry techniques
- How to finish
- Ideas for alternative materials
Materials
Materials are not included in your booking fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be up to £10, payable to the tutor during the class. Please bring cash as the tutor does not have a card reader.
Students - please bring with you:
Notebook/pen etc
Camera/phone with camera (optional)