Twined Tall Basket Workshop
Danielle Bodine, Instructor
October 20-21, 2012
Learn the ancient technique of twining to create contemporary baskets out of a variety of materials. The class will learn various twining techniques on 5-6 foot bamboo or willow spokes. We will be experimenting with a variety of natural and manufactured weaving materials. Collaging with mulberry papers, stamp printing, painting, using dyes, and embellishing will all be explored. Danielle will bring samples and books and will give a digital presentation of contemporary basket makers’ works.
This workshop is an excellent opportunity for participants to experiment with a variety of materials to create a unique basket. This is a good workshop for art teachers and artists in all medias.
Two-day workshop – Beginner to Advanced
Supply list:
Scissors, old towel, bucket to soak basket materials or mister bottle
Show and tell - baskets or artifacts you’ve made or find interesting
(optional.)
The following are optional – don’t purchase – I bring extras
Items you like to collect or have special meaning to you that can be used to embellish - photocopies, beads, found objects, natural and manufactured materials, wires, etc.
Printing stamps, fast drying stamp pads
Acrylic paints, brushes
Plastic gloves (optional)
Wear old clothes or apron.
Materials fee: $25 (includes basketry materials, papers, adhesives, stamp pads, paints.)
dbodine@whidbey.com