Skills – Waling, Rope, Herringbone and Braid Weave

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In this skills course we will explore:

• Waling (3 and 4, pull down)
• Rope weave (continuous, spiral)
• Herringbone weave
• Braid weave
• for those more advanced students, why and where we use waling, and how to design baskets using them

Please note - mastering weaves only takes place with repetition/practice. Weaves take time to master the selection of the correct materials, tension, spacing/proportion, and rhythm.

We will not be working on a complete basket -you may go home with samples of each weave, either unfinished or made into a ‘collar’ and finished with a simple track border, or they can easily be used as lampshades (table or ceiling).

Suitable for those intermediate students with weaving experience of a number of baskets who want to develop their choice of type/colour of willow and weaves.

You will have made a number of round baskets on courses and understand basic terminology.

All our courses are supported with after-class notes, videos, help/advice sheets and blog content to help you continue your weaving journey.

Please note:

• this course is physically demanding and you need a good degree of manual dexterity.

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 intermediates 18+. 
Should you have any specific needs, please make us aware before attending the course.

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