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Finding Form with Fibre : be inspired, gather materials, and create your own sculptural basketry

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Every effort has been made to accurately portray the colours used in this product, however individual monitor settings and other factors may cause discrepancies. I have many plants that I like to work with, so it all depends on what’s available, usually in my garden or my neighbors’. This is a wine growing area in Australia, so I use grapevines from my neighbor’s garden. I also use a lot of New Zealand flax because it’s readily accessible as I have several in my garden. Flax is strong and fibrous and is a great weaving plant. I also like Kniphofia which has a long leaf and soft fibres to work with—it’s really nice on your hands.” Is there a particularly easy plant to work with?

Determined to become more skilled, I reached out to Ruth, who started Craft School Oz and teaches basketry and textile workshops, to ask for advice and guidance.

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After reading Ruth Woods’ new book, Finding Form With Fibre, which profiles the work of 14 talented Australian artists and offers different techniques for working with plant fibers, I immediately headed outside to gather plant materials that I could transform into an artistic piece. Working with Phormium and some Lomandra, I attempted to weave a masterpiece. Turns out, I’m not much of a textile crafter. Well, at least not currently. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days.

Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe.At the moment I’m experimenting with different types of rush, the ones that like to grow in boggy areas. Also if I see a tree that has been felled or pruned, I like to collect some of the branches and create shapes with them even though sometimes I have no idea what tree it is. When I’m teaching, I emphasize the importance of playing and experimenting with plant fiber and technique. You learn so much by making mistakes—it’s the best teacher!” This course will guide you through the fascinating process of creating sculptures using natural materials. If you've ever been drawn to the beauty of plants this is your gateway to turning them into stunning works of art. I use the phrase “practice projects” to encourage people to make lots of little tryout pieces to experiment with and see how different plant fibers react, what shapes can be made, and to develop ideas. A simple under and over weaving technique is great as you can play with lots of different fibers and obtain so many different results.” Any new material(s) you are using? Above: Sustainability is a core feature of her works; Ruth often uses foraged, recycled, or upcycled materials.

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