Further Detail
Twining is a technique often used to make soft and flexible basketry forms, and in some respects it is related to tapestry weaving
Work with materials including sisal, jute, hemp, flax and cottons to make a small basket in a day. You will learn the pairing weave and how to work several different colour patterns; or, alternatively, you can focus on creating a more textured surface on your small basket through the use of different types of material. It is a slow technique, so depending on how fast you work and what scale you make your basket, you may need to complete your basket at home, but if this is the case you will receive plenty of demonstration and instructions on how to complete your work
The tutor will bring a selection of Twined basketry for students to observe
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, from complete beginners to intermediate
Materials
All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be approx. £10, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
Notebook/pen
Camera/phone with camera (optional)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Twining is a technique often used to make soft and flexible basketry forms, and in some respects it is related to tapestry weaving
Work with materials including sisal, jute, hemp, flax and cottons to make a small basket in a day. You will learn the pairing weave and how to work several different colour patterns; or, alternatively, you can focus on creating a more textured surface on your small basket through the use of different types of material. It is a slow technique, so depending on how fast you work and what scale you make your basket, you may need to complete your basket at home, but if this is the case you will receive plenty of demonstration and instructions on how to complete your work
The tutor will bring a selection of Twined basketry for students to observe
Skills/Techniques Covered
- How to get started
- The pairing weave
- Shaping
- Simple colour patterns
- Approaches to finishing
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, from complete beginners to intermediate
Materials
All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be approx. £10, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
Notebook/pen
Camera/phone with camera (optional)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.