Ancient Basketry Techniques

Join Adrienne at her home by the Yarra river in East Warburton to learn the ancient craft of twined basketry. A challenging technique that Adrienne promises to deliver to you!. Adrienne will talk you through the starting point of the technique, adding methods and provide finishing possibilities . Adrienne will talk about grasses that commonly available from your garden that can be applied.

In this class students can expect to learn a fundamental weaving techniques. The basketry technique of twining. Each stitch has an individual story, history and process which will be explained throughout the day. These techniques and can be used in creative sculpture and combined for infinite possibilities. Adrienne will set one tasks however expects the students will use the new knowledge in a plethora of possibities. This is a challenging course suitable for beginners.

Adrienne Kneebone spent 12 years in the Northern Territory mastery the craft of weaving as well as working extensively with women from Western Arhnem land. She has a lot of skills, knowledge, and storytelling to share and finds enjoyment in the atmosphere of a weaving group. Her skills range from basket twining to native grass cobbling through to bush toy making. 

She now resides by the Yarra river in East Warburton where she has adapted to weaving with the local plant material. Her classes are light-hearted and enjoyable as she draws the creative spirit from people.