Basketry - Thinking Outside the Basket with Brooke Munro

An exploration into raffia basketry and artistry. - Suitable for all levels

• Description

  Perfect for beginners through to the more experience maker, you will learn and practice many aspects of basket making and artistry with both traditional and explorative techniques. Our focus will be to create forms that are unique, with flare and personality.

  Some of the techniques we will be covering include:

  - Coiling

  - Cordage and string making

  - Plaiting

  - Twining

  - Cobbling

  We will be using natural Madagascan raffia dyed in an array of colours. You will have the opportunity to work on the one piece (basket or artwork) or many pieces during the week. All raffia and tools used over the Summer School will be included with the option of purchasing extra to take home.

• Material List

  All materials including natural and coloured raffia plus tools will be supplied

  Please bring with you:

  - Sketchbook, pencil & pens

  - Objects of interest to incorporate in your work

  - Mug and waterbottle