Basketry Courses

...This is an introduction to the making of rush baskets. Rush is one of the traditional materials used for basketry in the UK. It is soft, and so easier to work than willow or cane. You will be shown enough techniques for you to transform rush and similar materials into simple, traditional baskets...

...thick waling and others, all of which give new forms and textures and are exciting developments of the last ten years. You will learn to make forms...

...This course is an introduction to the basics of checkweave and how this is used for both checkweave and bias plaited basketry. You will work with different papers and thin cards to learn these techniques...

...We will focus on fitching to create small openwork baskets, rod borders and handles. This is a practical course. You will be taught by demonstration...

...This courses will guide you through a step by step process to make a round willow basket. You will be provided with a thorough reference to traditional willow skills...

...This will vary depending on existing skill level but will cover all forms of willow basketry familiar to the tutor. These will include hoop making...

... to this course, so come prepared to explore, play, and maybe even take a few risks, but hopefully leave having had a fun experience together with making some interesting work using basketry techniques - this could be a finished basketry piece, or a collection resolved samples. *Please note: this course has break weeks...

... British basketry materials rush and willow to explore basketry techniques used in further afield parts of the world...

...Explore the possibilities this simple yet effective technique. Create a variety of basketry and more sculptural forms...

... to traditional and contemporary designer makers. Learn how willow is grown and prepared and how to use basketry tools...

...tone, colour, expression and build confidence. • Draw and paint the portrait with more confidence • Recognize key points through observation of the model... Learn about: French Literature, Strategic Planning, Italian Literature...

...Joanna is one of the UK's leading gemologist and independent fine jewellery specialist with over 30 years experience including De Beers and Sotheby’s...

...to some of the key styles to look out for, starting with French Furniture. Each lesson starts with a video from your expert tutor, which you can watch whenever you...