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    • Exhibitions >
      • Surfcoast Arts Trail 2017
      • Somerset Open Studios 2018
    • Awards & Media
  • PORTFOLIO
    • Sculptural Fibre Art >
      • Birds
      • Animals
      • Sculpture
    • Basketry >
      • Stitched and Coiled
      • Twined
      • Random Weave
      • Knotless Netting
    • Ephemeral Art
    • Experiences
    • Natural Connections Project >
      • The Under Story
      • Natural Connections Program
      • Natural Connections Exhibition
      • Natural Connections media
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    • Host a Workshop
    • GIFT VOUCHERS
    • Blanket Stitch Basketry
    • Bush Animals Workshop
    • Coiling with Lomandra
    • Garlic Basket Workshop
    • Melon Basket Workshop
    • Random Weaving
    • Sculptural Weaving
    • Stitched Basket Workshop
    • Twined Basket Workshop
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Twined Basket Workshop

Tap into our intuitive knowledge of handling natural fibres and one of the oldest known crafts in human civilization in this Twined Basket weaving workshop. Once learnt, the technique of ‘twining’ a pair of fibres around a frame can be used to create rigid frame baskets with a handle to flexible framed bags and bowls.
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In this workshop, create your own small ‘twined’ basket over a flexible frame with a mix of locally harvested plant fibres, such as flax, red hot poker, cordyline, bulrush and tall spike rush. The workshop includes instruction in material preparation, setting up your frame, how to ‘twine’ around the frame and detailed steps in finishing the rim of your basket. The day will include a wander nearby to identify suitable weaving plants, as well as discussion on the history of traditional and contemporary basket making.
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Twined basket making has its challenges and whilst not essential, is ideally suited to those with existing craft skills or those who have already attended the Stitched and Coiled basket making workshop.

What to bring: An old towel, a peg, sturdy garden scissors, a water spray bottle, a darning needle and a waterproof bag for taking home your damp towel.

Dates

THE LIGHTBOX
2,7-9 Cylinders Drive, Torquay VIC 3228
Saturday 21st Ocotber 10am -3pm
​Cost $130
book TWINED BASKET AT THE LIGHTBOX
CERES
Ceres School of Nature and Climate, Corner Roberts & Stewart Streets, Brunswick East
​Sun 1st Oct, Sun 10th Dec
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