Join basket weaving artist and instructor Annetta Kraayeveld in South West France for a week of playful experimentation with coloured paper, learning how to weave in an inventive way.
About this course:
This creative holiday incorporates traditional basketry techniques with a colourful non-traditional material – weaving small baskets and vessels with paper. Students of all skill levels are welcome to attend, though some basket weaving experience is encouraged.
The week will still start by painting paper and weaving 2 or 3 small sample baskets (with materials prepared by the instructor). The sample baskets allow students time to practice techniques in weaving with paper. When the painted paper has cured and been fully prepared, students will weave additional vessels; either designing their own pieces or weaving designs included in the student booklet. The course has been formatted so students can work at their own pace assisted by the instructor.
Materials included in fee:
Booklet with weaving instructions for several small projects and two laminated weaving boards
Packing Tool
20 micro clips
Needle
2 water colour sheets 22” x 30” and acrylic paints
Prepared materials for three small sampler baskets
Instructor will provide cutting tools (except scissors) for students to use during the workshop.
Saturday
4.00 – Check-in time from 4pm onwards. Guests arrive, settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
6.00 – Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Painting paper instructions and painting
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Begin weaving paper sample baskets (prepared materials provided), with breaks taken to finish painting paper
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Seal paper – continue weaving sample paper baskets
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Complete sealing paper, finish sample baskets and choose first project
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Prepare painted paper in preparation for weaving first project
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Work on first project -your own design or one of the designs included in your information folder.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Complete first weaving project and choose second project
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Prepare paper and work on second project – your own design or one of the designs included in the information folder.
6.00 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 12.00 Work on second project
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 5.00 Complete projects
6.00 – Evening exhibition in the art studio with aperitif
7.00 – 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Saturday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet Breakfast and departure (Check-out 11am)
The Art Studio, offers a spacious open plan layout of 75 m2. It is available at all times during your stay. Click here for more information.
Non-participating guests: we are more than happy to welcome non-workshop guests, accompanying partners, family or friends. There are plenty of activities to experience around Clos Mirabel, that will make your holiday unforgettable Click here for more information.
