Flat-bottomed wickerwork workshop, Les ateliers Plein-air © Gabriel Thiney, Mucem
Flat-bottomed wickerwork workshop, Les ateliers Plein-air © Gabriel Thiney, Mucem
Workshop

Basketry: flat-bottomed weaving

Plein air ! - Craft cycle

Gabriel Thiney, Fête des plantes 2024, Mucem © Clémence Piot
Gabriel Thiney, Fête des plantes 2024, Mucem © Clémence Piot

Timeless and universal, basketry comes in an infinite variety of forms, uses, techniques and materials.

With Gabriel Thiney, wickerworker and basket-maker

It seems that plant weaving has been with mankind since the dawn of time, but is it only mankind when you consider what some birds and plants do?

Discover the basics of traditional and contemporary basketry, using the flat-bottomed weaving technique. Using wicker strands and age-old techniques, create a unique object with multiple uses: trivet, basket base, etc.

Workshop linked to the craft cycle

Discover and learn a wide range of skills from creators who are passionate about passing them on.

Timeless and universal, basketry comes in an infinite variety of forms, uses, techniques and materials.

Gabriel Thiney, Fête des plantes 2024, Mucem © Clémence Piot
Gabriel Thiney, Fête des plantes 2024, Mucem © Clémence Piot

With Gabriel Thiney, wickerworker and basket-maker

It seems that plant weaving has been with mankind since the dawn of time, but is it only mankind when you consider what some birds and plants do?

Discover the basics of traditional and contemporary basketry, using the flat-bottomed weaving technique. Using wicker strands and age-old techniques, create a unique object with multiple uses: trivet, basket base, etc.

Workshop linked to the craft cycle

Discover and learn a wide range of skills from creators who are passionate about passing them on.