Mini Basket Workshop with Peeta Tinay

545 Magnolia Avenue,Larkspur CA 94939

24 July, 2021

Description

Come learn & make baskets with us at Botanicalife! Taught by Peeta Tinay Master Basket Weaver Come learn how to make these little basket gems! Beginning basket makers and those with no experience are welcome and encouraged to sign up for this one day basketry workshop. During the workshop students will make two baskets. The first step in this mini basket workshop starts with a demonstration of how to establish the basket base from the beginning. After this students will receive a pre-started basket base and start weaving their first basket. The second basket will be started from scratch by students while the techniques are fresh at hand. The baskets are made from round reed employing over/under and twining weaving techniques. Ample hands on attention will be given to each student during both weaving projects. Students will learn through their experience the following: -How to shape the basket -Methods to use for tension and hand placement with the weaving materials -Useful basketry tools -How to select weaving materials for future projects -Dyeing and finishing round reed baskets Additional workshop information: -Adult workshop 18 years and up -Some hand strength is required. -Students strongly encouraged to bring a sack lunch. -All tools provided for use during the workshop. -All weaving materials are supplied and prepared for this project. -Weaving supply catalogs for students to keep. -Students will receive a 2 page prepared handout with the materials punch list and other suggestions for books and finishing supplies. -During lunch Peeta will give a brief 15 minute presentation about her basket work. ABOUT PEETA - Her love of weaving grew from her experience as a wicker furniture restorer which began in 1990 to 2000 in Berkeley California. Instantaneously her passion for craft and design was ignited! The restoration of antique and contemporary wicker furniture ran the gamut from simple cane wrap replacements on the legs of chairs to full reweaves of chairs, tables, and planters etc. The blending of old to new finishes also became an important part of the restoration work. It was during the early 1990’s that she began teaching basketry as well. A move to the Pacific Northwest in spring of 2000 provided the opportunity to start making woven home furnishings from the ground up using her own designs. Her work today is the culmination of 27 years ranging from woven restoration work, custom woven garment accents for a NYC fashion designer during Fashion Week Spring 2007, work with interior designers and her own basket work.