Weaving the cosmos: sacred geometry and hexagonal weave basketry

Description

Try your hand at hexagonal weave basketry and make a hexagonal-weave basket while discovering pattern and unity in nature and many of the world’s traditional cultures. Deepen your understanding of the order in nature and how to apply principles of harmony such as the golden ratio into your work and design practice. Time allowing we will also learn how to weave woven six and ten strand spheres.

What's included in the price?

All materials included. Bring a packed lunch or book a locally sourced and organic cooked Emerson College lunch. Tablehurst farm shop/cafe is a 5 minute walk and another lovely lunch option! The local village of Forest Row has an abundance of local shops, cafes and restaurants. Teas/coffee/refreshments are available throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.

Maker

Daniel Docherty at SacredArtofGeometry

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

SAOG Studios is an independent arts studio based at the idyllic Emerson College campus, Forest Row, East Sussex (1 hour south of London/20 mins Gatwick Airport). We run regular practise-based short courses in the sacred and traditional arts of the world led by expert tutors. Courses include: Rose window geometry, Alchemy of pigment and pattern, Sacred geometry and mandalas, Stained glass, Islamic pattern, Ceramic tiles, Basketry, Celtic pattern and much more. Visit website for details/bookings.

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