Sculptural Basketry

In this workshop, you will learn various basketry construction techniques including coiling, twining, plaiting, netting, and interlacing. You’ll also learn how to create your own cordage from recycled materials. We’ll study historic basketry traditions, and also look at the way contemporary artists are using fiber construction techniques today. Using materials found and foraged, we’ll explore potential for complex and evocative sculptural forms that you can create from anywhere!

 Basketry Materials: 

• Fiber rush: Any color, just make sure to get 2 sizes- 4/32” AND 3/32” 

https://hhperkins.com/shop/fibre-rush-332-brown/ 

https://hhperkins.com/shop/fibre-rush-3-32-white/ 

https://hhperkins.com/shop/fibre-rush-432-brown/ 

https://hhperkins.com/shop/fibre-rush-432-white/ 

• Flat and round basketry reed 

https://hhperkins.com/collections/reeds-splints 

• Waxed Linen 

(also available at hhperkins.com, JoAnn’s, craft stores) 

https://www.amazon.com/Books-Hand-BBHM206-Waxed-Thread/dp/B002MKREO6/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=waxed+linen&qid=1613962255&sr=8-9 

• Scissors 
• Tapestry needle 
• Yarn (assorted colors/ sizes) 
• Long Pine Needles: 

https://www.basketmakerscatalog.com/ps/pine-needles/613-long-leaf-pine-needles-8-oz-bundle.html?search_query=pine+needles&results=78 

• Craft clips: 

https://www.amazon.com/Multipurpose-Quilting-Assorted-Supplies-Accessories 

Optional: 

• Wire/ wire cutters 
• Raffia 
• Found objects/ materials, embroidery thread, rope, yarn, fabric, recycled plastic bags, netted vegetable bags, buttons, notions…