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Apr 2, 2006
Basket-making Workshop
(Photos and report by Walter
Muma)
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| Fourteen people gathered at Walter & Julie's place for a
basket-making workshop ably led by Doc, who shared his experience and
expertise on this topic. Our raw material was Red Osier Dogwood, which
participants collected beforehand (before coming ). |
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We worked on the front lawn,
which attracted much attention from neighbours and
passersby! |
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Doc showing one of the early
steps to making a basket. This is the start of the base. |
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The base takes shape... |
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Working up the sides |
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Doc showing how to do the top
rim of the basket. |
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And you know I just HAD to put
this picture in! Although meant as a joke, it does remind us
that basketry can be used for a lot more than just baskets:
clothing, furniture, netting, and so on. |
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A finished Red Osier Dogwood
basket. Although this particular one was made prior to the
workshop (by Doc), it shows the beauty and functionality
that is possible. |
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A HUGE thank you to Doc who expertly led an EXCELLENT workshop for us!! Everyone
who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and some of us even managed to
complete our baskets. |
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