Ruth Woods Aug 1 2 min How 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 thi...
Ruth Woods Jul 30 3 min What is raffia? We discuss the material that basket makers love Raffia is a natural fiber that is perfect for basket weaving; it is strong, holds dye superbly, and is easily malleable. Basketmakers hav...
Ruth Woods Jul 13 2 min Meet the Makers within our craft community. Be inspired. Get making! Meet the makers from the Craft School Oz community! We meet basket maker, Catriona who has gone from beginner to basket weaving superstar.
Ruth Woods Jun 24 4 min Meet the basket makers we love The 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 19 4 min Need some craft inspiration? Meet the makers we love! Need some craft inspiration? Meet the Makers we love from the Craft School Oz community.
Ruth Woods May 4 6 min Some 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!
Ruth Woods Mar 31 2 min Confessions of a serial crafter: I am a hoarder of unfinished objects (UFOs) When we craft, we are mostly about the end result: that beautiful piece you get to put your name to, the woven basket, or the intricate stit
Ruth Woods Mar 19 4 min What is slow stitching? The mindful DIY craft you need to try. To save you from a creative lull, I'll show you two fibre art exhibitions you can currently view online.
Ruth Woods Mar 5 3 min Why is craft so good for you? Here's my experience. For many of us, modern life is hectic. A chaotic place where we are at the center of our own little doing cyclones. It’s very easy, in th...
Ruth Woods Jan 18 2 min Two great online fibre exhibitions to inspire you while social-distancing To save you from a creative lull, I'll show you two fibre art exhibitions you can currently view online.
