Join me at Victoria Works in Chalford this Autumn and learn how to make beautiful baskets with exciting new weave patterns.
Over the 6 week course you will make 3 round baskets, learning the Double Zigzag, French Rand variations, and Herringbone Rope Coil weaves. All will provide a chance to explore mixing colours and adding eye-catching, contemporary textures to your basketry.
Depending on time we can add details such as slot handles, making these baskets as useful as they are beautiful.
A course for those with some basket making experience who wish to build on their skills and deepen their understanding. Complexity of weaves can be tailored to the individual. Make space to be creative with willow and build up the confidence to be able to make baskets in a variety of styles at home.
We will be a small group of up to 6, allowing for lots of individual attention and a calm, nurturing environment. Spend some relaxing Autumn evenings exploring the potential that willow brings and elevating your baskets to the next level.
About the Tutor:
Tess began working with willow over 10 years ago. Her basketry work encompasses contemporary lighting, woven bags, sculpture and installation. She believes the world is a better place when we remember our connection to nature. Through practical, tactile experiences with natural materials we can all feel better, calmer and more present. After teaching basket making to young adults with additional needs for the past 7 years, she now runs workshops for all folks whether complete beginners or those wishing to delve deeper into the craft.
Working from her studio she enjoys making willow lighting, wearable baskets and sculptural vessels. Aiming to bring calming, natural texture into the home whilst finding a relevant place for basketry in our modern lives. Willow connects us to the land and a craft that is functional as well as beautiful. Teaching willow work connects her to a long line of people who have passed on this ancient skill to others, keeping a heritage craft alive for future generations.
Join me at Victoria Works in Chalford this Autumn and learn how to make beautiful baskets with exciting new weave patterns.
Over the 6 week course you will make 3 round baskets, learning the Double Zigzag, French Rand variations, and Herringbone Rope Coil weaves. All will provide a chance to explore mixing colours and adding eye-catching, contemporary textures to your basketry.
Depending on time we can add details such as slot handles, making these baskets as useful as they are beautiful.
A course for those with some basket making experience who wish to build on their skills and deepen their understanding. Complexity of weaves can be tailored to the individual. Make space to be creative with willow and build up the confidence to be able to make baskets in a variety of styles at home.
We will be a small group of up to 6, allowing for lots of individual attention and a calm, nurturing environment. Spend some relaxing Autumn evenings exploring the potential that willow brings and elevating your baskets to the next level.
About the Tutor:
Tess began working with willow over 10 years ago. Her basketry work encompasses contemporary lighting, woven bags, sculpture and installation. She believes the world is a better place when we remember our connection to nature. Through practical, tactile experiences with natural materials we can all feel better, calmer and more present. After teaching basket making to young adults with additional needs for the past 7 years, she now runs workshops for all folks whether complete beginners or those wishing to delve deeper into the craft.
Working from her studio she enjoys making willow lighting, wearable baskets and sculptural vessels. Aiming to bring calming, natural texture into the home whilst finding a relevant place for basketry in our modern lives. Willow connects us to the land and a craft that is functional as well as beautiful. Teaching willow work connects her to a long line of people who have passed on this ancient skill to others, keeping a heritage craft alive for future generations.
