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Basketry Weaving

$340.00 $340.00
Tax included. 
Description

Date: Saturday 22nd February 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday 23rd February, 9:30AM - 3:30PM 

Discover the art of basketry in this hands-on, two-day workshop. 

Explore three versatile techniques—looping, twining, and random weaving—and learn how to create functional and decorative pieces. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your weaving skills, this workshop is designed for you to learn, experiment, and create at your own pace.

What You’ll Learn:
  • A variety of versatile basketry techniques.
  • An understanding of basic tikanga when working with harakeke.
  • Skills to create functional and decorative objects.
  • A sense of empowerment and confidence in your creativity.
  • A reconnection with your imagination and creative spirit.
What's covered:

Day 1

  • Master the looping technique with wire.
  • Create a randomly woven harakeke (flax) nest or pod.
  • Learn tikanga (Māori cultural practices), including the harvesting and preparation of harakeke.

Day 2

  • Reflect on techniques learned in Day 1.
  • Practice twining to create a simple small basket using cotton.
  • Complete your projects and experiment with new ideas.
What You’ll Walk Away With 
  • Looped rocks.
  • A woven harakeke nest or pod.
  • A small twined vessel.
Why Join This Workshop?

This workshop offers a supportive and inspiring environment where you can explore traditional and modern weaving techniques while embracing the joy of creativity. With expert guidance, you’ll leave feeling confident to continue your weaving journey and apply these skills in your own unique way.

Artist Bio: Birgit Moffatt

Birgit is a textile artist with a passion for natural fibres and sustainable living. 

Born in East Berlin, Birgit studied textiles and later expanded her expertise by studying raranga (weaving) and harakeke (flax weaving) after emigrating to New Zealand in 2011. Now living on the Kapiti Coast, she draws inspiration from the native New Zealand bush, infusing her work with the essence of te ngahere (the forest). 

As a popular teacher of environmental art, Birgit is known for her deep connection to the whenua (land) and her ability to guide students in expressing their own connection to nature through art.

"For me, making art is not about creating a product – it’s an expression of how I feel connected to the whenua [land] and how my work ties in with the idea of sustainable living." – Birgit Moffatt

FAQ's

Do I need any experience to join?
No prior basketry experience is needed. 

What materials should I bring?

All materials are provided

If you wish to cancel, email us at least 14 clear days before your class begins. You'll receive a full refund less an admin fee of $20 via the same payment method (e.g., credit card or Afterpay) if you cancel within this timeframe.

Unfortunately, refunds aren't available for cancellations with less than 14 days' notice, nor for missed classes within a series.

If you are required to bring specific supplies to this class you will be sent full details via email. Please make sure you keep the receive emails ticked at checkout to ensure you do not miss out on this informattion

This class will be held on campus at The Learning Connexion located at 182 Eastern Hutt Road, Lower Hutt. Specific details of where on campus your class will be held will be sent to you the week prior to the commencement of your class

All our tutors are qualified and practicing artists who are skilled in specific art forms and regularly teach to support others in their own art practices.