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Hertfordshire Basketry

Workshops in 2008 

Held at Christchurch Baptist Church, Welwyn Garden City. 

Recycled Materials Workshop in August 2008

This recycled materials workshop was led by Group member Elaine Kingsford. Pictures below show: Elaine showing us how to start the recycled basket; Charlotte and Lilian preparing their papers; Elaine and Rose discussing baskets; and the finished articles.

demonstrating    preparing papers    elain teaching     recycled baskets

Zulu Baskets Workshop on 7 June 2008

This wire workshop was led by Anne Ratnarajah. Richard was very generous in bringing lots of coloured wire for the group to weave with. Anne bought lots of samples and books to look at and provide inspiration.

wire workshop

Rush Workshop on 12 January 2008

Group member John Page led the first workshop of the year. Here are pictures of John demonstrating square plaiting for the start of a rush basket;  the weaving took lots of concentration;  the Group hada very productive day – beautiful rush mats and bowls

John Page   John page   rush weaving  nearly finished  finished mats   rush bowl  



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