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- Try it out: basketry
Course start date: Sat 26 Apr 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small basket using the interesting basketry technique of Plaiting which is used throughout the world.
Be amazed by the potential of plaited basketry which will leave you wanting to learn more.
This course is ideal for beginners, or students wishing to refresh basic bias plaited basketry techniques. - Rush basketry Course start date: Wed 28 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageUsing traditional techniques you will make a variety of baskets with this native plant. There will be the opportunity to try experimental work with rush and other materials. All levels are welcome.Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £303.00 Concession £246.00 - Make a willow basket in two evenings Course start date: Mon 14 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small bread or fruit basket over two evening sessions. Suitable for beginners as an introduction to traditional willow basketry techniques, or for those with some experience wanting to refresh their skills.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Contemporary willow basketry Course start date: Wed 16 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christiane GunziExperiment with unconventional willow baskets and structures, within a traditional context.This course guides you through new textures and forms using a variety of techniques from Europe and beyond. - Frame basketry Course start date: Sat 19 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katie PriceOn this course, you will be introduced to the techniques and tools used in Frame basketry. With the skills you will be shown, you will be able to create either a small hand held basket or several samples in diverse styles.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Basketry: weaving in willow Course start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Christiane GunziExplore basic willow basketry structures and weaves. This course will guide beginners through a simple project to make a small, round, functional basket.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - City Lit basketry Course start date: Mon 15 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageLearn a wide variety of basketry techniques: stake and strand, plaiting, twining and coiling in materials such as willow, cane, rush, cords, string, paper and possibly other less traditional ones.
This course is suitable for beginners, though some craft experience is expected. Payment plans will be available.
This course will reopen for applications in February 2025. To register your interest for this course, please contact visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.Full fee £3,999.00 Senior fee £3,199.00 Concession £2,599.00
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