Ruth Woods Apr 253 minHow much raffia do I need to make a basket? When I'm teaching, I'm often asked how much raffia is needed to make a basket. It's a good question, because, I assure you, once you...
Ruth Woods May 25, 20214 minMeet the Makers We Love!Meet Louise Freckelton Louise lives on a small-scale alternative farm and conservation area named Highfield Farm and Woodland. It's a...
Ruth Woods Feb 16, 20212 minMeet the Makers: Lisa McClure I’m new at making baskets but I'm just loving the creative outlet. I enjoy the natural colour palette that creating them brings.
Ruth Woods Jan 2, 20212 minWhere to find recycled materials for basket making Crafting doesn't need to be a trip to the store for lots of new packaged items. That's the beauty of this craft - you can use mostly...
Ruth Woods Aug 1, 20202 minHow to make a raffia basket I often feel a tiny bit of jealousy when someone tells me they've just learned to basket weave. I remember the feeling of discovering...
Ruth Woods Jul 30, 20203 minWhat is raffia? We discuss the material that basket makers loveRaffia is a natural fiber that is perfect for basket weaving; it is strong, holds dye superbly, and is easily malleable. Basketmakers...
Ruth Woods Jun 24, 20204 min Meet the basket makers we loveThe latest edition of Meet the Makers talks to two talented basket weavers who learnt their craft later in life. Both make stunning baskets
Ruth Woods May 4, 20206 minSome craft inspiration from the makers we love! Connective stories across our Craft School Oz community. Seeing what inspires others, what gets them making baskets, is what inspires me!