Jess’s passion for plaiting
willow and corn doilies (see loom weaving and willow heddles) inspired me on a project with
young carers at the YMCA in Darlington, the week before last.
The session started with a tour
of the garden (see flying fedges). The children chose their favourite spot
and collected various objects found on the former industrial site. We then plaited willow to make containers to put these in and displayed them in their favourite
spot in the garden. They took some of these home with them and what is
illustrated here is what was was left behind.
After the session I used more of the willow to weave what would be the back of a chair using an old wooden
palette as a seat. The aim was to use the seating platform to level off the slopey
ground in the semi sheltered areas created by the fedges, and provide a space for
residents and visitors to sit and relax.
Unfortunately time ran out to
finish this but hopefully Sally, Dave and the volunteers might be able to work on
this in the next few weeks, so weary bones can be rested there for comfort and contemplation very soon.
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