R&D - 2018. One of a number of baskets made from found materials such as bark, brambles, willow. I had no knowledge of suitable materials, soaking or preparation.
DEVELOPMENT - 2019. I still had no idea about correct preparation or control of materials. My approach is always to 'do first and fail', which allows me to discover which parts of the process I need to know before seeking tuition.
PROGRESSION - 2022. After completion of C&G Level 2 Basketry - distinction. I developed a full understanding of the material, its preparation and behaviour.
SOFT FIBRES - 2022. My love of foraged materials continued and I developed skills in soft fibre basketry using grasses and bark. This involved experiementation with different materials and preparation times and methods - soaking and cutting.
EXPERIMENTAL - 2022. I considered new ways of weaving making large abstract pieces which focused on the qualities of colour and texture of the bark, in this case silver birch, which I harvested and prepared myself.
