Basketry training course : doum palm leaves & reed stems - Marrakech
- Code : A5101-4h-009
- Duration : 04h00
- Price : 49 €
- Craftsman: E. Mustapha
- City : Marrakech
- Location :
- Nb of persons : From 1 to 6
The averages of the scores are:
Program and stages content: 10/10
Accomodation by the professional and exchanges: 9/10
Technical skills of the professional: 9/10
Organization and animation by Ateliers d'Ailleurs : 9/10
Basketry is considered the artcraft the more closer to nature, the production is entirely made from natural plant materials.
During this workshop 5 hours, you will discover 2 weaving techniques, especially 2 Local raw materials widely used: the doum palm leaves and reed stems.
In the quite ambiance of the basketry workshop, you will test out the braiding of these 2 materials. And you will discover the basketwork univers in Morocco: the other used materials , shapes and objects that can be achieved, and the workshop's ambiance that exudes simplicity and natural.
Two practical works are planned : a tray braiding in reed leaves, and a basket in reed stems.
The program of your basketry training course includes:
- From 3 hours and a half to 4 hours of practice to achieve 2 objects which you will take with you;
- a tea-break in company with Mohamed, craftsman basket maker;
- the many fascinate explanations about the different used raw materials and the basketry artcraft.
The following services are included in your basketry training course :
- the presence of an experimented professional during the whole workshop, the necessary tools and raw materials for your practical work,
- the presence of a guide in charge of the translation,and ensures the good progress of the workshop and assist you in a general way.
- The advantages during the workshop: snack "home made Moroccan pastry", photographing, a present from ateliers d'ailleurs
- The advantages after the workshop:.emailing your photos, participation certificate.
Options :
- extra rate for the 1 person workshops: 200 dhs or 18 euros;
- supplement for transport from our meeting point (medina or guéliz) : 150dhs/14e (1pers) ; 120dhs/11e (2pers) ; 90dhs/8e (3pers or +), round-trip per personn.
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