This weekend workshop will cover the techniques and materials for 4 different baskets, including:

-Random Weave,
-Diagonal Weave
-Bangalow box
-Basket of choice

A material identification walk is included in the weekend workshop.

This is a perfect opportunity to dedicate some time to explore the best of basketry, with one of Australia's most experienced basketmakers and teacher.
Whether you are local or someone wanting a weekend away, come and spend a time in the country and learn these wonderful techniques to transform natural fibres into beautiful baskets. Enough time for mornings at the beach and evenings enjoying the local food venues.

With over 25 years experience of making, exhibiting and teaching basketry and fibre art Zimmi has a wealth of knowledge on Australian natural fibre basketry.

Her teaching techniques are flexible and broad, speaking to each students individual way of learning. Zimmi will breakdown each stage of the making process so that students can work methodological or experimentally through the the basket. Zimmi will also share her knowledge of the history of Australian basketry, terminology and ethics.

All materials and equipment will be supplied….what you will learn will allow you to go out and forage for yourselves from very easy to find materials.

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