Vannerie de La Meije - Basketwork Workshops
I braid wicker to make traditional or creative objects. I propose to discover the pleasure of weaving wicker, the touch of wood, the smell, its colors through different courses...
Several formulas possible:
-Basketry lessons - upcoming dates -
Feel free to ask me to open an session for you and your friends or family. Maximum of 3/4 persons per lessons.
-Discovery / Introduction / one day (approx. 6h) : Learn the basics of wicker basketry. Creation of a basket.
-Discovery / Introduction / 2 days (approx. 14h): You'll make a round basket.
-Course to learn the openwork, for the most initiated / 2 days (about 14h): It is important to understand the basics of wicker basketry to learn openwork. Creation of a strawberry basket.
-Plant Architecture course
Discovery / Introduction: Creation of a braided hedge or/and a wicker-braided hut.
The material is provided. (If you already have your own tools, don't hesitate to bring them back.) Meals are shared.
I can organise bakestry demonstrations for al types of audiences / duration 1hour, 1/2 Day, 1 day and two days.
For all pricing information, please contact me.
Overtures :
All year round, daily.
Au Pays de la Meije
05480 Villar-d'Arêne
Phone : 06 24 40 45 94
Basketwork of La Meije
Wicker Basketry is the art of braiding an irregular vegetable fiber into a regular form. For thousands of years, Man has braided across the world.
Workshop with la Vannerie de la Meije
I braid wicker to make traditional or creative objects. I propose to discover the pleasure of weaving wicker, the touch of wood, the smell, its colors through different courses...
Discovering of basketry
Lucile presents the world of basketry: the tools of the weaver, the material used to know the wicker and the presentation of various techniques of wicker work.