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Intro to Fibre Weaving with Ralph Simpson 🧺
August 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am – August 28, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
Sculpture Saint John is pleased to offer a one-day foraged fibre basketry workshop by plant fibre artist, Ralph Simpson. Locally collected plant fibres will be introduced, including daylily, iris blades and some grasses. Each participant will complete a unique, small basket by the end of the workshop.
In this workshop, participants will learn about:
- Foraging for plant fibre;
- Processing and storage techniques; and,
- Preparing the fibres for weaving.
Age group: Adults
Time: 9am-5pm, with a one-hour break for lunch
Dates: Two sessions to choose from:
- Saturday, August 27, 2022
- Sunday, Augst 28, 2022
Duration: one-day workshop
Supplies to bring:
- Pruning clippers or kitchen scissors
- Weavable fibres, including ribbon, yarn, plant fibres from their garden, for example
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate
Capacity: 8 students
Cost: $100, basic supplies included, see below for supplies to bring from home
$100