Bias Plaited Baskets in Map Paper and Watercolour Paper

Tutor: Averil Otiv

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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During this one day workshop, Averil Otiv will help you explore the beauty and versatility of fibre basketry techniques. You will work with hand decorated heavyweight paper to create plaited baskets with various numbers of corners. Inlays of map and other papers may be used to create textured effects. Various options for borders and finishes will also be considered.

By the end of the day you will have created baskets that are both both decorative and functional. Materials other than paper will be considered so that students can develop this technique further at home. Perhaps you might also like to grab a copy of Averil’s recently published book on fibre basketry techniques too!

Please note that the materials charge will be £5-£10 depending on the materials you select on the day.

Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

All materials for the baskets are provided .

You will also need to bring with you:

Notebook and pencil
Ruler
About 10 small clothes pegs
A large eyed needle

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