Melon Basket Course 1-4pm Saturdays 3rd August 2019

A melon basket is a ‘constructed frame’ basket. This course will take you through each stage in four sessions over 6 weeks, providing you time to work at home to complete each stage. There is immense satisfaction in turning plant fibres into a useful and attractive basket. It is an opportunity to learn how to harvest and utilise a variety of plant materials which are commonly available in many gardens, if not yours then perhaps your neighbour’s.
​Sat 3rd August 1-4pm
Sat 17th August 1-4pm
Sat 31st August 1-4pm
Sat 14th Sept 1-4pm
at Bluebird house, 51 Carr st, South Geelong
$240
In this workshop, you will learn how to
*Gather suitable plant materials for your basket
*Preparation of the materials
*Construction of the frame for your basket
*The twining technique  
Some plant materials will be provided, however contributions from students will be gratefully received. Information will be provided in the first class, however students are welcome to contact Caroline before the course commences  with any questions or suggestions regarding materials.
Student’s equipment list: Scissors, secateurs, pegs, string and old towels
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