Willow Log Or Dog Basket

Product description

2 day Dogs or Logs Round or Oval Basket (working bigger)  

Learn how to make a dog basket or a large log basket- you choose, the log basket is more challenging in terms of volume of weave and control, the dog basket, whilst smaller, allows concentration on packing, border shaping and working with stouter rods.

We will be working from a plywood base, which is not only stronger and stops bits falling out of the bottom, but also allows you to concentrate on learning:

• selecting rods for weavers and stakes
• staking up
• designing & shape control working larger
• rope weave
• herringbone weave
• French or zig-zag French
• packing weaves
• 3 rod wale and how to produce chase wale, pull down wales, drop 4 rod to 3 rod wale, invisible joins, continuous thickness wale and chevron wale
• 6 behind 2 borders
• creating opportunities for handles (log basket) feet (dog basket)
• trimming & tidying the basket

Please note:

Perfect for intermediates who have made roundwork baskets and want to develop style, control and learn new weaves.
Please note that you need a good level of manual dexterity in your fingers.
Should you have any specific needs, please make us aware before attending the course.

This course is suitable for those who have only made a few baskets before, provided they have the stamina to work for 2 whole days on what is quite an intensive basket.

What do I need to bring?

• Glasses (if you need them for close-up work).
• Notebook and pen if you wish to make notes.
• Old clothes, covered, flat shoes (no sandals or open toes).
• Something to tie hair back with (if needed).

All materials included. Suitable for all weaving levels, great for beginners 18+. 
Should you have any specific needs please make us aware before attending the course.

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