Basketry Looping Workshop – MAC yapang, Lake Macquarie

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Looping Basketry Workshop

Learn Natural Fibre Weaving at Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang

Join basketry weaving expert Catriona Pollard for an inspiring, hands-on basketry workshop and immerse yourself in the meditative, sculptural craft of the looping basketry technique. Looping is a fun and versatile basketry technique that has been used for thousands of years across most cultures. It allows you to create light and versatile forms.

In this basket weaving class you don’t need any experience, it is all about creative exploration, not perfection. You’ll discover the joy of working with your hands, connecting with nature, and crafting something truly personal from natural paper cord. It’s a mindful and satisfying experience for anyone looking for a creative outlet or a new artistic skill.

Suitable for anyone who wants to have a creative morning, no basketry experience needed. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a finished piece and the confidence to continue your basketry journey.

This workshop is held while Catriona Pollard is Artist in Residence at The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang, and is support by the Lake Macquarie City Council.

All material is included, you’ll just need to bring an empty jar around 15 cm x 6cm deep.

What to expect from this Basketry Workshop:

• Learn the traditional looping technique of weaving in a relaxed, supportive space
• Create a complete basket using natural materials provided
• Receive step-by-step guidance from Catriona in a small class for personalised instruction

Who this Basket Weaving Class is perfect for:

• You want to learn basket weaving for beginners and don’t know where to start
• You’re looking for a creative, hands-on workshop that connects you with nature
• You want to unwind with a relaxing morning of making, learning and connection
• You’re an artist or crafter wanting to expand your skills with eco-friendly materials
• You enjoy mindful making and slow, meaningful craft experiences

Whether you’re completely new to basketry or looking to expand your weaving technique, you’ll love it and leave with a completed basket form.

What participants are saying:

“A joyous experience. I highly recommend it. Thank you for your kindness, care, instruction, guidance and creativity. Such a wonderful day.” – Lynne

“I love looking at my little sculptural basket – its colours are changing and it’s just magical. I feel more centred. Such a gift – thank you again.” – Kim

“I had a wonderful time creating, learning, using natural elements and chatting with like-minded women. What a gift to take time out with Catriona guiding us with enthusiasm and care.” – Robin

Catriona Pollard – Basketry artist and 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.

She exhibits extensively in solo exhibitions, selected and group exhibitions. She has been award winner and 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, Northern Beaches Art Prize Emerging Artist of the Year Craft NSW and Mosman Art Gallery.

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. See the media 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

Refund policy: Refunds up to 14 days before the event.

Cancellations: 100% refund if you cancel 14 days before (less CC fee).  No refunds after 14 days before (You are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else). All refunds are less the 0.026% processing fee. 100% refund if I have to cancel for an unforeseen circumstance.