HOBART BASKETRY WEAVING WORKSHOP
During my exhibition and art residency in Hobart in October I’ll be running a workshop – you can do a single day or join me for the two day workshop.
TWO DAY BASKETRY WEAVING WORKSHOP
Sunday 6 October 2024 10am – 3pm AND
Sunday 13 October 2024 10am – 4pm
You will be learning and exploring my four of my favourite basketry techniques with materials you can easily access after the class so you can easily keep on weaving:
- random weaving with cane + inclusions
- random weaving with long leafy plants
- twining with jute with a pattern
- looping with paper string
- Bonus string/cordage demonstration
NOTE: If you’d like to only do one Sunday you can come along a single day class. CLICK on the dates for info and to book on 6 October OR 13 October. There is $40 discount to book into both days by clicking HERE.
By the end of this course you will be confident in multiple basketry techniques.
Tapping into your creativity, like all of my workshops, it is so much more than just learning techniques, it’s an opportunity to tap into powerful creativity that is ready to surface.
Learning at your own pace, in this hands on, practical workshop is all about exploration and experimentation not perfection. While learning basketry techniques, you will be reconnecting with your imagination and creativity.
It’s a small class so you get hands-on tuition from expert weaver, Catriona Pollard.
Suitable for beginners, or weavers who are looking to learn these techniques If you’ve never done weaving before – perfect! You’ll love it and leave with finished basketry sculptures and the confidence to do more.
This course is for you if:
- You want to learn multiple basketry techniques.
- You don’t have any experience or want to further develop your weaving (It’s suitable for beginners)
- You’re looking for a fun, relaxing creative outlet, and an enjoyable way to spend your downtime.
- You deserve the gift of of dedicated weaving time with a group of lovely people.
Cost: $390 including materials and personalised tuition. There is $40 discount to book into both days using the link below.
Venue: Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Level 1, 77 Salamanca Place, Hobart 7000
CLICK HERE for more information and to book
SINGLE SUNDAY’S
If you’d like to only do one Sunday you can come along a single day class. CLICK on the dates for info and to book on 6 October OR 13 October. There is $40 discount to book into both days by clicking HERE.
Sunday 6 October 2024 10am – 4pm
You will be learning and exploring my two of my favourite basketry techniques with materials you can easily access after the class so you can easily keep on weaving:
+ random weaving with cane + inclusions
+ twining with jute with a pattern
Cost: $215 including materials and personalised tuition
Click for more information and to book
Sunday 13 October 2024 10am – 3pm
You will be learning and exploring my two of my favourite basketry techniques with materials you can easily access after the class so you can easily keep on weaving:
+ random weaving with long leafy plants or raffia
+ looping with paper string
Cost: $215 including materials and personalised tuition
Click here for more information and to book
SOLO Exhibition – ‘Where Stars Walk Upon The Mountain Top’ exhibition at Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Join me at my tenth solo exhibition ‘Where Stars Walk Upon The Mountain Top’ which explores our spiritual connection to nature using woven sculpture to access the visceral and organic landscapes of spirit within nature.
The sculptures of foraged vines and recycled metal wire references the ancient basketry technique of looping that has been used across human cultures for tens of thousands of years. The looping creates patterns and a harmonious rhythm that the artist witnesses in nature. The exhibition explores how the invisible, non-material realm can uncover the psyche of our place in the landscape, with the objective of reaching beyond the human narrative of the landscape.
Exhibition details:
Date: 3-13 October 2024, Times: Thursday – Sunday 11am– 4pm, Where: Sidespace Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre, 65-77 Salamanca Place, Hobart 7000
Catriona Pollard – Basketry artist and international teacher
Catriona Pollard is a contemporary artist who uses traditional basketry techniques to transform foraged plant fibres into organic sculptural works. Her unique sculptural work offers glimpses of shapeshifting natural forms, from unnoticed branches, leaves and seedpods into works that investigate human’s personal connection with the natural world.
Engaging audiences to build creative connection with the natural world is a fundamental part of her art practice and her teaching. By transforming organic material into sculptures, she presents an opportunity to be enchanted by the natural world and the stories it shares.
Through her sculptures, she uses nature as a way to connect with people that goes beyond physical beauty, but touches them in a personal and profound way. Ultimately aiming to reignite people’s relationship with nature for the wellbeing of both the human and more than human worlds.
Catriona has been selected for multiple solo exhibitions and exhibits extensively selected, group and touring exhibitions including the Australian Design Centre and Sturt National Craft Centre. She has been a finalist in many art awards including Australian Textile Art Award, International Art Textile Biennale, National Capital Art Prize, Environmental Art & Design Award, North Sydney Art Prize, Australian Fibre Arts Award, Ravenswood Women’s Art Prize and many more.
Her artwork is profiled across major art and design media and is featured nationally in galleries, high end design spaces and private collections. Watch her talk about her art at ABC TV and Gardening Australia and read in the feature in Good Weekend, SMH/The Age. She is profiled in the Book: Woven Together: Weavers and Their Stories (Gingko Press). See the news section for more talks and media.
As a dedicated professional educator, she holds sold out sculptural basketry weaving workshops in Australia and internationally and teaches for design and craft centres. She holds demonstrations for organisations including Museums, and gives artist talks at galleries and community groups. She also established the online SchoolofBasketryArt.com with students from around the world. Read more about at www.theartofweaving.com.au/about
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“I was lucky enough to attend Catriona’s workshop. It was truly a blessing to have full days of creativity being guided and taught by someone who is so talented and inspiring. I learnt a lot, laughed a lot and it felt so good to be part of such a like minded and creative group. It was a special experience that I will not forget in a hurry.” Allison
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“This workshop had boosted my confidence and creativity and had taught me practical techniques that I can apply in a myriad of ways. My basketry skills have escalated since doing your workshop! I loved the way you scaffolded each skill we learnt with your teaching style this made the progress smooth and achievable! Thank you also for your encouragement, reassurance and support.” Lea
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“Led by the dynamic and richly talented Catriona, we mastered new techniques and learned so so so much more about the creative process. It is not always that the practitioner can teach, but despite her own high level of skill, Catriona knew that we needed to learn the elements of the craft before letting loose our imaginations; understood, also, how difficult twining and cording, weaving and binding is for newbies. Patiently she demonstrated and repeated (again and again!) until our hesitant fingers danced to newly mastered rhythms. Her rich imagination and her technical skills together with a profound understanding of the inspiration to be found in natural plant materials enabled us to twine our souls into an exhilarating world of creativity.” Sarah
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“I had a wonderful time creating, learning new skills, using natural elements and sitting chatting with like-minded women. What a gift to be able to take time out with Catriona guiding us enthusiastically and nurturing our new skills and self-belief. Thanks heaps Catriona.” Robin
