Basketry: Twining

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

Learn how to use the twining method of basket-making.

<h3>Basketry: Twining</h3>Saturdays, April 1 and April 81pm-4pm (both days)Instructor: Judy Dominic$70 + $5 materials prep feeNo experience needed – all levels welcomeClass limit: 8Twining is one of the four basic basketry techniques used world-wide. The same technique is used on a loom at the end of a woven project to hold the wefts in place. Twining easily goes 3-D when you consider that the spokes (warp threads) hold the weavers (weft threads.) Twining easily holds any shape you wish and strengthens the form by having a weaver on both sides of the spoke. We will be using dyed sisal cordage (bailing twine!) that has been donated to the Guild. As a flexible yet strong fiber, this will lend itself easily to more sculptural forms, Any round, flexible when soaked, or dry material (with a diameter no larger than your pinkie finger) that you wish to use is welcome. Come prepated to learn basics and/or push the boundaries of what you already know. There is no pattern to follow in this class – your hands will make it up as you go!Supplies you bring:<ul><li>Kitchen shears</li><li>Apron</li><li>6 spring-type clothespins or medium binder clips</li><li>Optional: your own weaving materials and a bucket for soaking, if needed</li><li>Your dinner/snacks if desired</li></ul>Questions about this class? Feel free to <a href="https://www.judydominic.com/contact/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact the instructor </a>with any questions prior to class. WGGC Covid Policy: We are following the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CDC&#x27;s Dashboard</a> guidlines. If you are feeling ill, please stay home.Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.<ul></ul>

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