Exploring rope-coil weave: 2 day workshop

DATES: Monday 1st + Tuesday 2nd March 2027
 
TIMES: 9.30am - 4.30pm each day
Arrival from 9.30 for tea/coffee to begin at 10am.
 
VENUE: Arch 27, Croft Road, Worcester City Centre, WR1 3NZ
 
Course Outline
 
On this creative and explorative two day course, you will create a sculptural basket using the rope-coil weave technique. Weaving in a small group, Sarah will guide you through each process to make your very own piece of willow basketry inspired artwork.
 
This textural weave is developed slowly and makes for a calm and meditative experience. The form emerges slowly as layers of willow wind their way around the piece, building on those before them.
The aim of this creative course is to give you the space, encouragement and skills to develop a spirit of play and discovery as you weave - making changes and creative decisions as the work develops.
 
Various options will present themselves along the way and choices can be made based on your level of experience as well as the artistic direction you would like to take your work in. There will be an emphasis on an experimental approach to adapting designs as you weave and exploring where the willow takes you.
 
This workshop caters to anyone wishing to connect with their creative side, and for those who wish to explore both technique and artistic expression, and encourages a flexible outlook of letting go and allowing a piece of work take its own course with you as its guide.
 
Course outline
 
Day One
We will begin the first day by learning how to select, sort and grade the material ready for weaving - an important skill to create a balanced basket. Working on a pre-made base, we will then stake up the basket and begin to weave the sides of the basket.
 
Day 2
We will finish weaving the sides of the basket in the morning before weaving the border in the afternoon, and your basket will finally be trimmed ready to take home!
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Experience: Beginners and improvers
We advise that those with less experience make a straighter sided basket, and those with more experience have the choice to try curved shaped.Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions or if you’re wondering whether this course is for you: info@hopewood.co
 
Participants must be 18 years of older or older to attend our courses.
 
What you need to bring
Please bring a packed lunch. Please wear warm clothes you don't mind getting messy, and bring extra layers (we will be working in a large open space).
 
What's included
Materials and use of tools. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day.
 
Cancellation
Within 14 days of booking: a full refund.
 
After 14 days of placing a booking: a refund will only be issued if we can rebook your place, in which case you’ll receive a full refund (minus a £20 administration fee).
 
Bookings cannot be transferred. We will make reasonable efforts to rebook cancelled places but cannot guarantee this.
 
Accessibility:
Willow weaving is physically active in all areas. It can particularly hard on the hands, so is unsuitable for those who suffer from arthritis or other conditions that affect the hands. Courses will involve working at many levels, including bending down to the floor, working on laps or standing, and working seated at tables. If you have any physical difficulties in any of these areas, we advise you to contact us before booking.
 
By purchasing a place(s) on our course you are agreeing to our full Terms and Conditions (link below).