Skills Class – Waling, Rope and Braid Weave

Product description

In this skills course we will focus on all things waling, rope weave (herringbone weave) and braid weave.

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 necessarily be working on a complete basket -you may will 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) or 1 large tall plywood base basket incorporating all taught techniques.

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

Course leader: Rachel Hutton
Level: Improvers
Lunch provided: Yes
Tea, coffee, soup and cake will be provided (GF, DF and VG friendly).
Course start and end: 9.30am - 4.00pm
Parking: On-site
Bathroom facilities: Includes disabled toilets