Rib Basket

Tutor: Averil Otiv

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
Intermediate

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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During this one day workshop, Averil will help you explore the beauty and versatility of fibre basketry techniques and make your very own rib basket. Rib baskets are indigenous to many countries. They differ from other types of basket, in that the basic framework is determined at the beginning. The names of the basket often relate to function, as in egg, hen, potato or shape, as in melon or hip basket.

The basket is made of a series of hoops of a strong material, infilled with plain weave in various softer fibres. Everything will be provided for you but soft materials from your own garden can be added as work progresses.

This workshop is designed for those with some experience in soft basketry techniques. At the end of the day you should have completed a useful and unique little basket.

Please note there is a £5 materials charge payable on the day.

Click below on What to Bring to see what you may need to bring with you

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

Everything will be provided for you but feel free to bring any soft materials from your own garden that can be added as work progresses.

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