Create a Rush Basket or placemat @ The Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock

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Explore the strength and versatility of English bulrush and make a breadbasket or two placemats. During the workshop you will learn a selection of rush weaving techniques including using a forma, check weave starter, pairing weave and a border. You can make your basket to your own design and be guided in adding other weaves such as waling if you wish.
Rush is a bright green when harvested and mellows to a golden yellow over time.
The techniques you learn can be carried forward after the workshop and are applicable to any soft plant fibre weaving - materials such as yellow flag iris, cattails, daffodil stems offer different colours and textures.
Suitable for beginners or intermediate rush weavers interested in this design.
All equipment will be provided. Rush is a soft material that is worked wet and is a little muddy so wear appropriate clothing and bring an apron if you wish.

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The Oxfordshire Museum
Fletcher's House, Park Street
Woodstock
OX20 1SN

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The event runs from 10:15 to 16:15 on the following dates.
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