Basket Weaving 101
When:
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019 1:00p -
5:00p
Saturday, Sep 28, 2019 1:00p -
5:00p
Where:
Artisan's Asylum,
10 Tyler Street
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143
Admission:
$50
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Innovation
Event website:
http://artisansasylum.com/classes/basket-making-101-intro-to-polish-bread-basket/
In this workshop, students will weave a small reed basket in a traditional Polish tatza basket pattern. Usually made from willow, we will be using hand-dyed rattan (reed) for a lovely basket suitable for use with fruit, rolls, cookies and the like. Students will receive a printed pattern and a choice of colored reeds. Finished dimensions: 8.75” diameter, 2” high
Class Goals
Students will be introduced to the ancient art of basket making. They will learn about working with reed and how to follow a basket pattern. I will also provide information on basket making history, other educational resources, and ideas for what they can do at home.
Materials Provided
Dyed reed in a variety of colors Weaving pattern in plastic sleeve Plastic tubs for soaking reed Spring clamps
Materials Fee
$10; payable to Instructor.
