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Melon Basket Course Saturdays 13th August - 10th Sept 2022 1pm - 4pm

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Course structure
Week one:
Learning the technique of twining by creating a small basket, whilst experimenting with different materials.
Students who have already attended a Twined Basket workshop can miss this week and start the course in week 2. Please contact me
Week two:
Using grapevine, design the size, shape and depth of your basket, construct the frame and weave the ‘God’s eye’; the junction which holds the frame together.
Weeks three to five:
Prepare materials for your twining weavers and complete your basket
 The course includes discussion and information on:
  • reference materials and books on traditional and contemporary  basketmaking
  • detailed information on plant fibre collection preparation and storage
Turning plant fibres into a useful and attractive basket can provide a sense of pride and  immense satisfaction in being able to use something you have created. A melon basket is a structural basket, made by twining soft plant fibre weavers around a rigid framework of two strong circles with ribs to form the base. This course will take you through the stages of material preparation, frame construction and weaving in five sessions.
Materials:
The basketry frame is formed with vines such as grapevine, passionfruit, wisteria and the weavers with flax, red hot poker, iris and bulrush.

Caroline will have plant fibres prepared for each stage of the basket making available and will advise participants in sourcing and preparing materials of their own to contribute to the completion of their baskets.  Anyone with potentially suitable frame materials you are welcome to contact Caroline prior to the course commencing for advice on preparation and storage.
Student’s equipment list:
Large garden scissors, secateurs, pegs, string and old towels.

Melon Basket Course Students Photos
Saturdays August 13th, 20th, 27th, Sept 3rd and 10th 
1pm - 4pm
at the Lightbox, 2,7-9 Cylinders Drive, Torquay VIC 3228
$450 including materials

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