ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Note: This is a multi-session event series. By purchasing the event package, you acknowledge that you can attend all event dates included below.

Event Overview

In this series workshop class, we’ll learn and apply basket weaving techniques to making 3-dimensional sculptural forms, structures, and vessels.

On the 1st day, we will start with a few group dye baths to apply color to our materials and move on to making sampler pieces to learn the techniques and basics of weaving 3-dimensionally. On the 2nd day, we will explore form and structure, look at sculptural basket work from a historical and contemporary lens, and begin making small-scale projects.

The following weekend we will discuss and learn techniques for breaking the round and getting more sculptural, exploring the memory and flexibility of our material and its possibilities. Emphasis is on learning basic basketry techniques and using them experimentally to build sculptures. Bring your wild ideas and creative brain.

No previous experience is necessary. Tools and materials will be supplied.

*Dates: This class takes place over two weekends, February 8 + 9, 15 +16, 11 am - 4pm each day

*Tuition: $600 per student. This tuition covers materials, supplies, and an artist-made basketry booklet. Please note, this is a private art studio and will be a fun and intimate art-making experience, space is limited to 10 people

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Please carefully consider your investment and participation in this class. If you cancel 30 or more days before the workshop's start, a full refund minus a $25 processing fee is available. If you cancel fewer than 30 days before the workshop's start, your entire course fee will be forfeited.

Location: This workshop is located in a private art studio, a street-level storefront space located in Chicago IL, Marshall Square/Little Village neighborhood. The address will be sent out to the class the week before the class begins. If you are traveling from out of town, please use the "Message Host" button for location details.

Minimum age

18 years or older

Prerequisites

Make sure you carefully review the workshop's cancellation policy and workshop dates over two weekends (February 8 + 9 and 15 +16 from 11 am - 4 pm each day.

What's Provided

All materials are provided including basket reed and all tools.

What You Can Expect From This Experience

• Basket Weaving
• Form and Color exploration
• Material exploration
• Making new friends and community
• Learning a new craft and skill
• Beginners welcome

Custom Cancellation Policy

Please carefully consider your investment and participation in this class. If you cancel 30 or more days before the workshop's start, a full refund minus a $25 processing fee is available. If you cancel fewer than 30 days before the workshop's start, your entire course fee will be forfeited.

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