Be inspired to develop and construct sculpture using basketry techniques. Mornings will be spent developing/refining skills; coiling, cord making, string bag making techniques, random weaving, twining and Neolithic Burkina weaving to equip you to take on significantly more advanced projects. Afternoons will be devoted to the construction of a sculpture of your choosing.
Local maker, Brooke Munro studied a Bachelor of Creative Arts Fine Arts majoring in Sculptural Textiles. Greatly inspired by the late artist, Virginia Kaiser, Brooke draws creatively from nature, femininity and traditional crafts. Her sculptural forms feature traditional basketry such as weaving, coiling, twinning with an emphasis on texture and form and are made from a combination of found materials with natural fibre.
The Winter School Runs for 5 days
Classes are held from 9 - 4pm
Classes finish at 2pm on Friday followed by a walk around exhibition.
Tea, Coffee and Morning Tea is provided.
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE