Pineapple Hospitality Basket

 

I  have seen photos of a basket designed to look like a pineapple and decided to try to weave the basket without having a pattern to follow.   Do you ever do this?  I like the challenge of solving basket design problems. 

 

This is my first attempt making a pineapple basket.  The basket can hold a bottle inside.  

 

The first time I make a new basket I have to workout the weaving techniques, materials, and sizes needed to duplicate the design.  Once I make a few more I'll feel more confident  and refine my results.   

 

Common Ground 2018

Once again this summer I took part in the 24th Annual Traditions Weeks Common Ground on the Hill.  For three weeks musicians, artists, dancers, writers, filmmakers, educators, and creative people come together at McDaniel College to explore cultural diversity through artistic traditions.

I taught a group of thirteen the art of  weaving with waxed linen.  Techniques of twining, 3 rod wale and reverse 3 rod wale twining, step-ups and bead embellishments were used by the students. 

They were able to complete a small pendant and vessel during the week-long class.



Student display of pendants

Student display

Students small shaped vessel