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The course will focus on the technique of twining, making a connection with both basketry and textiles. We will be making pods, a term Mary uses to describe a small woven vessel/basket.
Twining requires the weaving of an active element around a passive warp. The weaving is worked in the hands with the use of a few simple tools. Twining does not require the use of a loom. Basics of joining in new material, changing colours, patterning and finishing will be covered. All students will work on the same simple form, with a recipe supplied by Mary.
Learn how to twine, with the aim of making at least one spiral pod. The pod will be made from colourful paper yarn. Colours will be a major consideration in the design, with a choice for the warp and weft. Once the form is established, we will work with two or more colours at the same time, which will enable a chasing spiral design to weave like magic around the pod! Intermediate students may wish to explore the spiral design to vary the outcome.
Mary will demonstrate techniques, provide visual notes and offer individual support to enable you create your own unique twined pod. A suitable day for students with no experience of twined basketry. Please note that the work is small-scale and twining can be tiring on the hands. Please consider this before booking.
In this course, the tutor will supply all of the materials, including paper, yarn, needles and instruction sheets.
All necessary equipment will be provided for use in the course.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio; this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Mary Crabb is an award-winning contemporary basketmaker. Having originally worked in willow, Mary now works with fine flexible materials, both natural and man-made, to create small, detailed and decorative woven forms exploring the connection between basketry and textiles.
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