Sea, sunshine and parrots!

Today we said goodbye to some of our basketmakers as they packed and parcelled their creations in readyness for onward travels. Many more however have earnt a day off enjoying the sea and sunshine of Vilanova i la Geltru, resting hands and concentration before our second set of workshops beginning on Sunday. Welcome to tomorrows new arrivals!

Rush weavers expertly working on the multiple variations of five, seven and nine strand braids in Tim Johnson's workshop 'Exploring Mediterranean Materials - Braid and Stitch'.

Beautiful Olive wood base from Mai Hvid Jørgensen's 'Wood & Weaving - exploring handles & bases' workshop.

 

A well earnt second breakfast by the sea!

Setting the stakes up in Monica Guileras's 'Catalan Basketmaking' workshop

 

A new braided basket takes shape.