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Booking Form 2010

SUMMER SCHOOL 26th July-31st July 2010

'Willow Work - Traditional and Beyond' with Mary Butcher.

Monday 26th to Thursday 29th This course is for beginners, improvers and the experienced, who would like to develop their willow skills in directions of their choice. Beginners will start with round baskets and can then plan the development of their work in consultation with the tutor. Those with willow knowledge may wish to learn new traditional techniques of oval and square work or try different weaves form elsewhere in Europe or may take a design route to sculptural work on a small scale. Other natural or man-made materials may be incorporated with the willow.

MARY BUTCHER is a basketmaker with a diverse practice: maker, teacher, writer, curator, collector of baskets for museums and exhibitions. As Craft Resident at the Victoria and Albert Museum she had a wonderful opportunity to make a wider public ‘basket aware’. She has worked closely with the Crafts Council to promote basketmaking, through their specialist mentoring to a group of emerging makers, as well as selecting major new installations from established makers at Origin, the Crafts Council’s craft platform.

Course Cost for 4days £140. Materials cost to students £15 each maximum. Non Refundable Deposit £50.