Last minute vacancies....

Due to a couple of last minute cancellations we now have single vacancies on each of two workshops at Weaving by the Sea 2017. If you are interested to join us please contact Mai at mai@skovflet.dk  as soon as possible as the places are sure to go quickly!

Prices are 235 € per course plus accomodation at the Cesar Hotel, Vilanova I La Geltru - further information on the workshop detail page.

We have one place on Mai's first course:

29th, 30th September & 1st October 
Texture and Structure - Explore weaving structures to create texture in your willow baskets.

with Mai Hvid Joergensen

Working with a variety of willows and Mediterranean materials such as olive and date palm, you will explore the variety of textures and patterns created by different weaving techniques and structures. Starting with round and oval bases, participants will have the opportunity to learn a variety of weaves such as Herringbone and Zig-Zag Weave, French Randing and the traditional Irish 'Donkey Windows'. These techniques may be used to create a variety of beautiful baskets and bags for functional and decorative use.

Mai is an experienced maker and tutor and is happy to cater for both beginners and more advanced students on a variety of projects.

Languages of the course will be English, Danish and Norwegian.

and one place on Monica's:

29th, 30th September & 1st October 
Catalan Cove - Fisherman's Landing Basket & Catalan Traditional Baskets
with Monica Guilera

Catalan basketmaking is a distinctive craft tradition that has fulfilled everyday needs of the Catalan people for centuries. Rooted in this distinctive local tradition this basket was used in Vilanova i La Geltru and along the Catalan coastline by fisherman to land their catches. Combining an unusual willow base with either willow or cane sidings, a three bundle rope border and two handles, this attractive basket will introduce many of the locally specific techniques whilst making a very useful household basket. 

Alongside the Catalan Cove workshop participants may also opt for a variety of other traditional pieces with the classic combination of Catalan base, rope border and a variety of handles. 

Some experience of working with willow is required for this course. 

Languages of the course will be English, Catalan, Spanish and French.

See you soon at Weaving by the Sea 2017!