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Weave twined baskets and pods with Polly Pollock

Spend a day with weaver Polly Pollock learning twining skills and making a beautiful little basket to fit in your hand

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Polly's work combines basketry and stitched textile techniques, exploring themes of homemaking and nurture, damage, protection and repair.
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Working  mostly with paper yarns which she dyes using gentle eco-dyes, often produced from her vegetable peelings, tea leaves, etc, to give soft and gentle colour palettes, Polly tries to ensure her work, albeit in small ways, avoids contributing to the mounting levels of waste in the world today.
In this one-day workshop Polly will introduce you to twined basketry, a method of making baskets found around the world.  The defining features of twined basketry are the use of softer, flexible materials, and the density of the weave which supports the structure.

With Polly's help and enthusiasm you’ll learn some basic techniques such as getting started, weaving your basket/pod form, adding stakes and weavers, using colour and texture, and simple finishes.

We will look at seed pods as inspiration for creating your work during the day, and Polly will bring examples of more complex forms which have also been inspired by seed pods; she'll also bring examples of a range of basketry made using twined basketry techniques for you to have a good look at.
​Date: Monday 10th October 2022 

Time: workshop days run from  9.30am until 4.30pm  

​Cost: £95

The cost of the workshop includes morning coffee and homemade biscuits, a light seasonal lunch and a pot of tea with a delicious cake.  Also included are all the materials you'll need to make one twined basket or pod.
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Please note: Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis; to secure your place please ensure that your deposit is paid at the time of booking.
To see more of Polly's work visit her website: pollypollock.co.uk

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