Clare Revera

About Clare Revera

Clare is a fully qualified Basketmaker and Teacher, specializing in making traditional and contemporary Welsh baskets which are inspired by the colors and materials of the landscape around her. As a Maker’s Guild in Wales selected member, the high standard of Clare's craft skills have been recognized nationally and her work is permanently exhibited at Crafts in the Bay. In 2018 she was commissioned to weave the contemporary Rope Coil basket to introduce the Plant Section for the new Craft Gallery at the National Museum of Wales. She has taught for the UK Basketmaker’s Association, delivers City and Guilds accredited training, and considers high quality teaching an extremely important aspect of her work.

You can see more of Clare's work at https://www.welshbaskets.co.uk

WELSH SHOPPER

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (June 24-26) – 21 hrs.(3 days 7hrs/day)

This is a wonderful traditional Welsh frame basket designed by D J Davies. It is a lightweight version of the Cyntell Agricultural Basket and is constructed using split willow for the ribs. Techniques which will be learned in this class include construction and weaving of frame baskets, splitting and shaving large willow rods to make ribs, hoops and handles, forming split willow over forms, construction of forms and decorative skeining techniques for handles. The material fee includes the form(jig) used to shape the frame work for this basket, and will go home with each student for the future weaving of Welsh Shoppers.

Approx. Size: 15"L x 11"W x 14"H including handle

Weaving Level: Intermediate with some willow experience; hand strength important

Cost: $476 (class fee $380 / material fee $96)

ROPE COIL BASKET

Friday (June 28)– 7 hrs.

The rope coil technique was made famous by Klaus Titze. It is a strong wale which lends itself to weaving contemporary shapes. During this course students will learn to make a Platter or bowl and will be taught how to vary the coils to give asymmetric shapes (if desired).

Approx. Size: Bowl - 35"x 8"H . Platter - 20"W (can vary depending on speed at which student works.)

Weaving Level: All levels of skill

Cost: $264 (class fee $184 / material fee $80)

ZARZO BASKET

Saturday/Sunday (June 29-30)– 14 hrs. (2 days 7 hrs/day)

The Zarzo basket is a design which is based on a traditional Spanish tray which was used to drain cheese. Danish basketmaker Ulla Misser took the basic design and experimented with making deeper baskets which are extremely striking in appearance and very popular. The design is very versatile and can be adapted to make a huge variety of functional baskets and trays. During this 2-day course you will thoroughly explore the technique and learn the round and square version of the basket and at least one tray. You will also be able to experiment with embellishments which can be applied to other baskets in the future. At least 3 Zarzo Baskets can be made during this two day workshop

Approx. Size: Sizes will vary according to students wishes within a range.

Weaving Level: All Levels

Cost: $362 (class fee $282 / material fee $80)