Ash splint basket weaving with Michelle Mateo

Ref: SWE37031

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About this course

In this two day course you will weave a double-bottom round top ash splint basket. The techniques you learn have their roots in the traditional basket making of North America.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Tutors

Michelle Mateo

Michelle is an ash splint basket maker and pole-lathe bowl turner, who is largely self-taught, learning to weave her first basket eight years ago. She is proud to announce that she is the 1st prize winner, traditional category, of The Worshipful Basketmakers Company 2022 basketry competition.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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