As part of our Forgotten Skills series, artist Sonia Caldwell of Kilcoe Studios in Ballydehob, Co. Cork will deliver this one day course celebrating native plants and heritage crafts.
Using common club rush (or bulrushes as they can be referred to), you will learn the craft of making these into a table mat and a basket. The rushes are gathered by a fresh water lake in West Cork. In the morning you will learn how to start and with Sonia's help will make your first piece into a little mat . After lunch you'll practice the same start technique and this time build up your piece into a small basket . You will also have the choice to work on one basket over the day. Previous experience of working and creating with rushes is not neccessary but good use of the hands and dexterity is useful.
Sonia will cover the preparing of the rushes, sorting, starting, twining and finishing and will also explore the potential of other materials that can be used for the same process.
Good to Know:
Weather depending you may want to spend time walking around the farm so please bring suitable clothing and footwear - and allow for changeable weather!
Refreshments and Lunch included; eat alongside our students, cookery school teachers, farm staff, gardeners and visiting experts
Tea and Coffee with whatever’s fresh out of the oven will be served from 9.30am so please arrive early to sign in, meet other students and get ready for a busy day of hands on learning
The course is held at Ballymaloe Cookery School’s Organic Farm and Gardens in Shanagarry, Co. Cork P25 R274
€160
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