What you'll learn
Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our weaving short courses in Sydney.
Join sculptor Cherry Corr for a fun and relaxing class learning how to twist and form your own random weaving using only garden and natural materials.
That's right - the materials for this class are entirely collected from plants in the area.
You'll be using just a few simple tools, some easy-to-learn techniques - plus a little clever engineering - to create functional, sculptural forms celebrating the natural beauty of plants.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this weaving course, you should have learned:
- A brief history of random weaving and how it differs from other basketry techniques
- An understanding of the structural and decorative elements of random weave
- What plants to use
- To create your own random weave vessel to take home
Intended audience
Who is this weaving course for?
This course is for beginners or people who want to extended their handcraft, weaving, and/or sculpture techniques.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Materials
All materials and tools are supplied.
What to bring to class
- Please bring 2 old bath towels to work on
- Bring a large bag/tote bag to take your work and any extra materials home
- There will be a short lunch break only, so please bring lunch/snacks
- Bring a water bottle and your own cup if you want to make tea/coffee
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear comfortable clothes that can get messy
Course testimonials
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Mandy said: I enjoyed this class in so many ways; Cherry was a great teacher who generously passed on her wonderful skills with ease, clarity and joy.
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SUSAN said: New activity for me, clearly explained and demonstrated. Materials were well prepared and plentiful. 10 in the group made it possible to spread out and allow Cherry to see all of us to answer questions and assist.
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Suzanne said: Excellent tutor, learning something new, not having to pay for materials - love using recycled or found objects in my art making.
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Marielle said: What a great class! Highly recommend for beginners and non-beginners alike. Cherry is an artist - her creativity and technical experience were inspiring. I learnt so much in the single day workshop and had a great time (and came away with 2 beautiful and very unique sculptural creations!). We also got to take some natural materials home, so I was able to make another 2 baskets in my own time (which I plan to gift to my friends). Cherry taught us about suitable materials we can gather around the home and garden (specific plants and other recyclables or "waste" materials like textiles and certain plastics), and how to prepare and store them. Thank you for a fantastic day, Cherry!
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Lindley said: The tutor was kind, generous, thoughtful, highly skilled and amazing.
Course tutors
Cherry Corr
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<p>Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney.</p>
<p>Join sculptor Cherry
...<p>Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/handcrafts/weaving">weaving short courses</a> in Sydney.</p>
<p>Join sculptor Cherry
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