Weave a round, willow stake and strand basket that incorporates the weaving techniques known as pairing, three rod wale, French rand, five behind two rod border, and bow handle. Some basic knife work as it relates to basketry also is involved. These techniques can be scaled up or down for future baskets. We'll talk a bit about harvesting and curing willow for basket making.
Details
No experience needed, although some background in weaving/pattern recognition/hand craft is helpful. I highly reccomend our Flower Workshop for folks who have never tried their hand at weaving.
Weaving with willow requires a good amount of strength in the hands and wrists.
Materials are provided from our farm, Hedgerow WIllows, covers all you'll need to make your basket.
You need to bring a sharp, fixed-blade knife (not a pocket/folding knife) and sharp pruning shears.
Weave a round, willow stake and strand basket that incorporates the weaving techniques known as pairing, three rod wale, French rand, five behind two rod border, and bow handle. Some basic knife work as it relates to basketry also is involved. These techniques can be scaled up or down for future baskets. We'll talk a bit about harvesting and curing willow for basket making.
Details
No experience needed, although some background in weaving/pattern recognition/hand craft is helpful. I highly reccomend our Flower Workshop for folks who have never tried their hand at weaving.
Weaving with willow requires a good amount of strength in the hands and wrists.
Materials are provided from our farm, Hedgerow WIllows, covers all you'll need to make your basket.
You need to bring a sharp, fixed-blade knife (not a pocket/folding knife) and sharp pruning shears.
