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Course Details - Festive Decorations

A one day workshop to create festive decorations and gifts. From natural materials of  delicate field rush and fine willow we will make camels, reindeer, stars and small decorative peices for gifts and tree decorations. You can also create a birch wheel to display your creations.


ABOUT THE COURSE
 
Title Festive Decorations with Kate Sankey
Description

During the day Kate will introduce you to the techniques of  weaving, braiding and plaiting to make unusual pieces. This is the first day of this type using soft rush - I have been collecting ideas and creations over the years from a variety of crafts and materials (New Zealand flax, river rush, birch craft, straw, and willow craft) to use with fine soft rush and fine willow.   

About the tutor
Kate Sankey
Kate has been growing her skills over the past 10 years. Inspired by West Moss-side - the farming landscape, wildlife and  natural materials which grow on  the farm and flanders Moss National Nature Reserve.  She began with  willow basket making but has been so fortunate to meet  and work with tutors and makers in a variety of media - all of whom have inspired her and many she has attracted to West Moss-side over the past 3 years. 


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Prerequisite knowledge/skills

No previous knowledge is required for this workshop. You should be happy with working with delicate and intricate techniques.  Good eye sight needed!!  It will be lots of fun and once you have discovered the  basic techniques you will be able to create your own animals and birds, stars and brooches.  

Course format

 We shall work around some basic pieces but there will be an opportunity to create your own shapes, circles, stars and animals. There will be a set of forms available but I will show you how to make them for yourself - panel pins and wood base!   You will be able to share your new found skills with famile and friends. It will be fun and there will be mince pies (veggie) and a little festive food to add to the day. 

After completing this course...

 You should take home a variety of pieces - camels, reindeer, Christmas stars, angel fishes  and brooches - it will be lots of fun and once you have discovered the  basic techniques you will be able to create your own animals, fishes and birds, stars and brooches.  In fact who knows where evolution will take us! You will have a collection of presents, decorations and festive season creations


INFORMATION
 
Cost
£50.00
Duration This is a one-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30
Dates Dec 13, 2008
Meals Farmhouse festive lunch
Disabled facilities Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.

QUESTIONS
 
More information Kate
How do I book a place? It's as simple as clicking here. If you would prefer, you can phone, write to or email Kate.
What should I bring with me?
Materials will be provided, however if you have any ribbons, small objects you want to incorporate into your pieces then please bring it all along.
Are there any other related courses I can attend?


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