Beginning Basketry Intensive (4-Week)
Tuition: $375 | Materials: $100
This four-week basketry class begins by teaching students the fundamental techniques of weaving. More info...
Week by week, students will practice increasingly sophisticated weaving skills developing complex patterns and shapes – culminating in the design and realization of a unique final basket. Students will work with hand harvested and processed natural materials such as iris leaf, cedar bark, willow bark, cherry bark and sea grass.
Experienced educator and weaver, Rose Covert will offer initial lessons focused on weaving small baskets using the foundational techniques of twining and plaiting. Building on these skills, students will be challenged to create a larger basket using twill patterning, triple weave, and 4 rod wale techniques. Rose will discuss harvesting and processing practices, as well as essential basketry tools. In the final week, students will design and weave their own basket, informed by the patterns and materials each student is drawn to.
Students will come away from class with multiple baskets, a deeper understanding of how to use a range of natural fibers in basketry, and refined weaving skills. The class is appropriate for beginners and does not require prior experience. It is also open to those with some weaving experience who would like to build on their skill and technique.
No previous experience necessary. This workshop is open to anyone 18 years old & over who meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria for Studio Workshops. All participants must accept the inherent risks of participating in a Studio Workshop and agree to sign a liability waiver. This waiver describes in more detail the risks you assume by participating in a Studio Workshop. PLEASE carefully review it!
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Please be aware that WildCraft Studio School LLC may livestream this class and record it for later viewing. By participating in a class, you understand and agree that the class may be recorded and/or livestreamed, that you may appear in the recording and/or livestream, and you consent to the use of your image as it may appear in the recording or livestream. If you have any questions or concerns about the recording or livestreaming of the class, please contact us.