Basketry Weaving Course for Beginners

In this basket weaving course in Hobart, you will be learning and exploring four different basketry techniques with materials you can easily access after the course so you can keep on weaving easily.You will be learning:6 October:

• Random weaving with cane and inclusions
• Twining with jute with a pattern

13 October:

• Random weaving with long leafy plants
• Looping with paper string
• Bonus string/cordage demonstration

Course runs from 10 am - 3 pm on both days. Like all of our workshops, this course will allow you to tap into your creativity and learn at your own pace. This is a hands-on practical course focused on exploration and experimentation, not perfection. While learning basketry techniques, you can reconnect with your own imagination and creativity.This is a small course so you get hands-on tuition from expert basketry weaver, Catriona Pollard.Suitable for beginners or weavers who are looking to learn these techniques. If you’ve never done weaving before---perfect! You’ll love it and leave with finished basketry sculptures and the confidence to do more.This course is for you if:

• You want to learn multiple basketry techniques.
• You don’t have any experience or want to further develop your weaving.
• You’re looking for a fun, relaxing creative outlet, and an enjoyable way to spend your downtime.
• You deserve the gift of a weekend of dedicated weaving with a group of lovely people.

Beginner-friendly—no experience needed.
 

• All materials included.
• A series of completed baskets using two different basketry techniques.

Just yourself!
 

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.