Child’s Chair

Product description

This two-day course, for advanced learners, will focus on the production of a stunning buff willow child's chair.

This course is only for those who are already competent and confident makers who want to progress their skills and work on a bigger, more complex project. This will give you the skills needed to progress onto making an adult chair at home after the course should you wish.

You should already be competent in:

• 3 rod wale
• control of spacing and shape
• selection of rods for different parts of a basket
• plait borders

The course will cover:

• selection of rods
• control of shape
• increasing height whilst weaving
• filling spaces and voids with decorative and structural elements

Please note:

• this course is physically demanding and you need a good degree of manual dexterity. You will be standing for a lot of the weaving.

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

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