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Chestnut basketmaking

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Chestnut basketmaking

by bruce on Jan 31, 2017 • Comments Closed

We are arranging a trip to Galicia, northern Spain, for a five day basketmaking course using split chestnut. 10 – 17 November 2018. For more details see the COURSES 2018 page

Basketmakers

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Basketmakers

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

Six makers, from Spain, Canada and the UK, were involved in the construction of the ‘startrap’. Basketry and Beyond promotes the sharing of skills and techniques.

Basketmaker's tool kit

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Basketmaker’s tool kit

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

Fairly simple tools are needed to start making willow baskets; a bodkin, knife, rapping iron and secateurs. This basket of tools seen at the Festival 2013 belongs to Dieter Deringer.

Heritage

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Heritage

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

Completing the lid on a basket. This ‘fowl crate’ for transporting a live hen is a copy of one found in the Museum of English Rural Life that was originally made by Blackwells of Barnstaple.

Weaving

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Weaving

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

A demonstration of rush hat making at the Festival at Dartington in 2013. The English rush was cut in July/August in the river Isle in Somerset. The soft material is woven over a mould to keep the shape.

Materials

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Materials

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

The sides of this basket are woven using split and shaved brambles. The courses in February 2014 were supported by a grant from the Heritage Lottery.

Startrap

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Startrap

by bruce on Feb 25, 2014 • Comments Closed

Made for the 2013 festival during the ‘Weaving Space’ artist’s residency supported by Arts Council England. Bamboo, willow and sisal were woven into a 7m x 4m structure using a technique found around the Mediterranean for making fish traps.

Welcome to Basketry and Beyond

Welcome

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Welcome

by bruce on Mar 25, 2012 • Comments Closed

Basketry and Beyond is a not-for-profit organisation encouraging and furthering the craft and skills of basketry. Basketry and Beyond started in 2003 and works to weave the magic of basketry in people’s lives. We do this by: Providing a range of courses for the beginner and those wishing to further their knowledge and skills. Organising...

Azores 2019

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Azores 2019

by bruce on Jul 23, 2018 • Comments Closed

We are arranging a trip to Terceira. Experience Azorean basketmaking on a short course and discover this beautiful island. To find out more go to the Courses 2018 page.

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