WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF ROPEWORK
EXPERIENCE THE ART OF ROPEWORK
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Laurence offers a range of half-day and full-day workshops; the examples below have been run at venues across the south of England and Wales.
If you would like to discuss hosting a workshop, please write to: spliceandfid@gmail.com
FLAX ROPE TRIVET (half day)
The perfect introduction to knot-based patterns, this half-day workshop incorporates the use of a Swedish fid to create a splice with the ends of the rope.
A finished trivet measures approximately 24cm in diameter.
KNOT BASKET (half day)
This knot-based basket builds on the techniques used for the trivet above, and can be taught sequentially with the trivet workshop for a full-day experience, or as standalone half-day workshop.
A finished basket measures approximately 14cm in diameter.
COILED BASKET (half day)
Using a coiling and stitching technique, this half-day workshop draws on age-old basketry techniques combined with Laurence's preferred medium of rope. Participants choose from a selection of pre-dyed rope and twine to personalise their design.
A finished basket measures approximately 12cm in diameter.
PLY-SPLIT BASKET (full day)
A full day workshop, using the less commonly known technique of ply-splitting to create a sturdy and functional basket. Participants choose from a selection of pre-dyed rope to personalise their design. Suitable for beginners, but requires a strong grip and dexterous hands.
A finished basket measures approximately 23 x 23 x 13cm.
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WORKSHOP LOCATIONS
WORKSHOP LOCATIONS
Further details and bookings available at venue websites; some events require purchase of a general admissions ticket.
Further details and bookings available at venue websites; some events require purchase of a general admissions ticket.
Hawkwood College (Gloucestershire)
Vigour and Skills (Oxfordshire)
National Trust Heritage and Rural Skills Centre (Oxfordshire)
Living Crafts Festival (Hertfordshire)
Tear Up Festival (Staffordshire)
Farnham Maltings (Surrey)
Farnham Festival of Crafts (Surrey)
Bowl Gathering (Monmouthshire)
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