Date: | Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Time: | 9:00 - 4:00 |
Category: | Basketry |
Instructor: | Katie Grove |
This basket is a fiber lover’s dream! You will make a traditional Appalachian style ribbed basket with a twist– fabric and yarn will be incorporated alongside vines to create a fun and colorful look.
We will start with a grapevine frame with god’s eye lashing and then use a choice of either a traditional or random weave techniques to give the basket a soft but sturdy construction. There is a lot of room for your individuality to shine in this basket and everyone’s will turn out a different size and shape (approximately 11” x 8” x 10”)
Participants are encouraged to bring your own fabrics, roving, and yarn to use in the basket. You will go home with a finished basket. instructions to create many more, and inspiration to continue weaving!
Please note this workshop is held in a heated tent and your hands will be in and out of water.
Skill level required: Beginner, although it requires some fine motor skills and your hands will be in and out of water during the workshop.
Homework: N/A
Please email instructor with questions about workshop content: katiegroveart@gmail.com
Note: Images are a representation of the workshop project.
There is a material fee of $25 which is included in the registration fee.
It includes: All materials needed to create your basket.
Students must bring: Scissors, hand pruners. Optional: your favorite fabric, roving, and/or yarn to personalize your creation.
We also suggest bringing a battery operated light should you need additional lighting.
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