Asymmetric Foraging Basket With Driftwood Handle
On this two-day course you will weave with home grown willow varieties to create an asymmetric foraging basket. This workshop is designed for anyone eager to move beyond round basketry and explore new weaving techniques. Previous weaving experience is highly recommended.
You will master techniques such as weaving and spacing oval bases, selecting rods for stakes and weavers, staking up, pull down wale, French rand, and the 5-behind-2 border. Learn how to perfect the finishing touches on your basket by attaching a driftwood handle and applying professional trimming and tidying techniques.
Basketmaking is a very physical activity and therefore requires reasonable stamina and hand strength. You will also have the use of very sharp tools throughout the day’s work. Please bring a notebook and pen and wear closed toe shoes.
Participants are encouraged to collect their own driftwood handle to make the basket more personal, however the tutor will also have some handles available to choose from.
Tutor: Soheil Roohipour
Event Address: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Market Street, Armagh, BT61 7BW
Advanced Booking is Required visitarmagh.com/marketplace
Suitable For: Adults 18+
Accessibility Information
Our facillities includes spaces for ten wheelchairs, lifts to all levels of the building, low level access at the Box Office, and an infra-red system to assist patrons with hearing difficulties. Customers using wheelchairs, or those who require special assistance attending an event, should contact the Box Office in advance so that appropriate assistance can be arranged.
Organiser: : Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre
Event Email: : boxoffice@marketplacearmagh.com
Event Contact Number: : 03300 561 025
Event Website: : visitarmagh.com/marketplace
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