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Learn how to weave a hex style basket in bamboo! During this two session class you will practice working with the material and understanding the hex weave. The second part of the course will cover adding a rim and completing your basket.
What’s special about bamboo? Do you know that the bamboo fiber can in some cases be stronger than steel? Have you seen bamboo houses before? The earliest bamboo weaving goods were discovered amidst the ruins of Hemudu culture in southeast China 7000 years ago. This technique had evolved substantially during the Warring States period around 450 BC, and ever since. Due to its strong fiber content, flexibility, and affordability, bamboo has been widely applied in architecture, furniture, appliances, as well as art. After the class, students have 2 beautiful bamboo weaving projects of their very own and also widened perspectives of a miracle material.
This is Fireweed's first hybrid class. Instructor Lu Xu will be joining us virtually via Zoom from Guizhou, China but class will gather in-person at the woodshop. Students are invited to bring their laptops/Zoom devices but Fireweed will have a laptop set up for anyone to use to help Lu get a better look at students' weaving as they work. Education coordinator Nia will be on-site to host the class and navigate any technical difficulties if they arise.
The materials fee for this class is $42 and is included in the admission cost. _____________________________
This class is taught by Lu Xu. Check out her work here!
