Random Weave Sculpture Course

Learn how to make striking natural artwork with our weaving short courses in Sydney.

Join sculptor Cherry Corr for a fun and relaxing class learning how to twist and form your own random weaving using only garden and natural materials. 

That's right - the materials for this class are entirely collected from plants in the area. 

You'll be using just a few simple tools, some easy-to-learn techniques - plus a little clever engineering - to create functional, sculptural forms celebrating the natural beauty of plants.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this weaving course, you should have learned:

• A brief history of random weaving and how it differs from other basketry techniques
• An understanding of the structural and decorative elements of random weave
• What plants to use
• To create your own random weave vessel to take home

Intended audience

Who is this weaving course for?

This course is for beginners or people who want to extended their handcraft, weaving, and/or sculpture techniques.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

Materials

All materials and tools are supplied.

What to bring to class

• Please bring 2 old bath towels to work on
• Bring a large bag/tote bag to take your work and any extra materials home
• There will be a short lunch break only, so please bring lunch/snacks
• Bring a water bottle and your own cup if you want to make tea/coffee
• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear comfortable clothes that can get messy