The Shopping Basket - Oval Two-Color Zig -Zag Weaving Class - Anna Belogurova

INSTRUCTOR: Anna Belogurova, Artisan

PROJECT: The Shopping Basket - An oval basket with two colors, and zig-zag weaving

LENGTH OF CLASS: 10 hours, over 4 days

DATE AND TIME: October 25 and 26, November 1 and 2. 1 pm - 3:30 pm ET

DESCRIPTION:

In this class you will learn the original Japanese method of weaving baskets from the finest wire. The baskets from this material are perfect in shape, pleasant in weight and very resistant to time and exposure. The basket for the class was chosen with special attention. It has a universal oval shape and will fit in any interior. And the original schemes on which it is woven will make this unique in your collection. Coloring style is your choice.

The theoretical part will include a description of the material and methods of its toning. Moving on to weaving, you will learn 5 weaving schemes, several methods of fixing the handle, the principle of calculating the material and guides for different types of baskets and all the secrets of miniature weaving. For a particular item you will receive the author's shape for weaving, but you will also learn how you can make a shape yourself for your future baskets. Besides a new skill, you'll really enjoy the class, as weaving is a true meditation.

It is likely that this project will be completed by end of the GVL sessions if students work overtime on their own outside of class.

Skill level This class is suitable for beginners and Intermediate. Students should be attentive, methodical and calm. Provide a workplace with good lighting, magnification if needed and well developed fine motor skills and patience.

No power tools are required for this class. Students should have their own scissors, tweezers, glue, watercolors and brush for this class. The instructor will reach out to students with tool list details.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner and Intermediate

CLASS FEE:  $96

GUILD ADMINISTRATIVE FEE: $19.20 members / $29.20 non-members

MATERIALS FEE: $45 - includes Worldwide Shipping