August 15, 10am-12pm, Beginners Basket Weaving
Hand Weave a Basket
$45.00
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Beginning twined basketry with paper rush
Class description:
This class is beginning twining basketry and is perfect for the beginner first learning basketry. Twining is an ancient weaving technique where horizontal strands are twisted around vertical strands to build strong but pliable structures. Twining is one of the oldest foundational crafts of human civilization. We will be using a paper fiber rush that is ideal for beginning students – both children and adults. You will leave class with a finished basket and this is a great foundation for to weaving baskets in this twining style with reeds and natural materials.
About the Instructors:
We are Michelle and Jenny of Jardin Wicker. Michelle graduated CCA with a bachelor of fine arts, and she has taught extensive basketry classes over the years. Her specialty is weaving, with a strong focus on wicker restoration. Jenny is a painter and a weaver, specializing in caning.
We have been in the caning and wicker industry since the 1990s and have been best friends since high school. We are the owners of Jardin Wicker where we continue our work weaving and restoring antiques.
Good For:
Any person over 9 years old who would like to learn how to weave a basket.
What You Will Walk Away With:
A finished basket