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Pine Needle Basketry
Here is an opportunity to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to shape and create pattern with stitches and colour threads. Joan will have extra long California pine needles for you to use but she will talk about gathering and preparing local varieties of…
Find out more »Baskets: Working with Flat Materials
4-Day Workshop at Maiwa School of Textiles (registration opens Dec. 10, 2018) Basket weaving is an ancient skill found in all cultures in a wide variety of forms. This workshop will explore weaving techniques and variations associated with flat materials such as tree barks, wood/reed splints, and paper. Participants will learn a variety of techniques, including plaiting, twill, diagonal plaiting, and single-sheet free-form construction. These techniques offer a broad exposure to weaving with flat material, and participants will finish several…
Find out more »Willow Hoop Rib Basket
This is a variation of an oval Rib basket which has 2 built-in side handles often called a potato basket. We will be using willow for the hoop and a combination of dyed reed and seagrass for the weaving. This is a lovely storage and display basket perfect for the kitchen or holding craft supplies etc. HCP Members $120 Non Members $140 To register: call HCP at 250 479 6162
Find out more »Willow Bark Triple Wall Basket
Willow bark is a lovely material for plaiting and twining baskets. This construction method which produces a triple layer of material creates a lovely basket and offers interesting design possibilities. It is sure to be treasured. HCP Members $120 Non Members $140 To register: call HCP at 250 479 6162
Find out more »Willow Woven Trays
Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. Different types of trays will be explored including tension and rib style trays. This course offers an introduction to working with willow and your finished work is certain to become favourites center pieces for serving or displaying your fresh produce. HCP Members $120 Non Members $140 To register: call HCP at 250 479 6162
Find out more »Fine Twined Vessels
This Course is being offered at the Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts. Register on their website. Soft natural plant fibres such as rush, sedge, cattail and flower leaves offer the basket maker a beautiful material for weaving fine twined vessels. Participants will have the opportunity to weave with these materials exploring various methods of starting round and square bases. The focus will be on twining techniques but within this there are many variations. Other weaving patterns such as…
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