Rush basketry
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
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. You will develop practical skills in working with rush and, if you would like, other materials, and have the opportunity to explore the properties of rush.
What students liked most about this course run in 2015/16:
"Loved working with the material and creating a number of different baskets. There were lots of great examples of vessels to be inspired by as well as some great materials in terms of books."
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About this course
All students:
- Appreciate some of the properties and possible uses of rush
- Use techniques of plaiting and twining, and produce simple borders
- Produce a number of rush baskets.
More experienced students:
- Refresh and extend your skills
- Work on independently directed rush projects
- Demonstrate use of experimental approaches to rush basketry.
Basic materials are provided. Please bring a book for note-taking. If you have one, a camera might be useful for recording progress, samples & other students’ work.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount
By demonstrations, practical work, hand outs, looking at finished baskets and fellow students' work. Individual and group tuition. You will be encouraged to continue at home during the week.
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Subjects
- Basketry
- Materials
Course programme
The course will allow each student to complete a small number of rush baskets and to be introduced to techniques such as plaiting, twining and making simple borders, as well as handles and lids. The techniques covered are transferable to other basketry materials. You will also be directed to relevant collections, libraries and publications to support your understanding of processes and potential outcomes.
Additional information
Rush basketry