Finding Form with Fibre contains a collection of fourteen Australian contemporary basketry artists working with various plant fiber and recycled materials showcasing their basketry sculpture.
It includes a detailed plant list and other recycled textiles that can be incorporated into sculptural basketry work. It also provides instructions for basic basket-making techniques to develop ideas for sculptural art pieces. The book also encourages sustainable art practices using recycled materials and plant fibers.
Forwarded by Lisa Cahill - Australian Design Centre
Ruth Woods is an artist, creator, and teacher in the fiber arts area. She established her business, Craft School Oz in 2014 running basketry and textile related classes in Australia, NZ and the UK and also developed a range of online courses teaching various basketry techniques. She uses plants from her garden to develop new art pieces and focuses on a sustainable art practice using recycled textiles and plant materials. Visit her at www.craftschooloz.com and on Instagram @craftschooloz
