Material Play
Through the examination of one of the most ancient of craft technologies - basketry - students used the weaving technique to develop an object that serves a specific function.
Students began by weaving a paper basket to better understand the technique and the kinds of material that may be conducive for weaving (e.g. is it soft, flexible, durable, rigid). Further experimentation by playing with a variety of materials to identify what materials could or couldn’t do, helped to inform and guide students to choosing an appropriate material for their ‘weaved’ functional object.
Core Interdisciplinary Studio (FNDT 165 F007)
Faculty: Gilly Mah
