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Deep dive into straw marquetry over three sessions

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3 sessions of learning with Kim

Knowledge in furniture making

Your own beautiful furniture

£275

per person

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The workshop in detail

  • 3d
  • 15 years min.
  • 3 to 6 participants
  • Up to 7 people for a privatization
  • These 3 sessions offer a deep-dive into the world of straw marquetry with your fantastic artisan host, to learn how to create a beautiful tray. Kim Jordan is renowned for his contemporary furniture designs, which use the straw marquetry art-form. This amazing craft is not widely known, so we are super excited to offer you this workshop to learn something totally unique! Straw marquetry is a traditional craft where thin strips of straw are cut, dyed, and arranged to create beautiful, geometrical designs. After softening the straw and dyeing it in various colours, the strips are glued onto surfaces in fun patterns. So this is your chance to learn how to create something beautiful in this traditional technique yourself.

    This sessions take place over 3 consecutive Wednesdays, giving you a detailed insight to the craft. In your first session, Kim will introduce you to straw marquetry touching on it's amazing history, and why he feels so passionate about the art. You'll see examples and learn basic techniques under Kim's guidance as you prepare materials for your project. You will be able to go home and start thinking up some ideas for your tray design! 

    In the second session, you'll focus on your design process. With Kim's help, you'll refine your ideas and sketch out your vision, making decisions on the pattern and colours you would like to use. Working with Kim, you'll begin to bring your creation to life, practicing the techniques and quickly improving your skills.

    By the final session you'll be ready to create your own marquetry tray. You'll dive into the process and put your skills to the test. Before you know it, your creation will be ready to take home, and you can proudly show off your new gained skills. The final effect of these are really impressive, plus it's a mindful process to be able to create something with your own hands and really focus on something physical. Perfect for busy-bees who need to switch off and feel a sense of accomplishment. 



    Workshop location

    Accessible by public transport

    This place is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

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    Language of the workshop

    English

    Wecandoo - Meet Kim

    Meet Kim

    Furniture Maker

    Meet Kim Jordan, a contemporary furniture maker, widely known for his incredible straw marquetry designs. This amazing art form is not widely known, so we are so happy to have Kim to introduce it. Straw marquetry is a traditional craft where thin strips of straw are cut, dyed, and arranged to create beautiful, geometrical designs onto surfaces.

    Kim's has a strong design-led background, he trained in furniture making in Oxfordshire, where he developed a strong foundation in traditional woodworking techniques. Following his education, he embarked on a career as a contemporary furniture maker, making his unique mark in the industry and eventually establishing his own studio in the UK. 

    You have the chance to visit his studio, in Limehouse! Here, Kim carefully crafts his designs using only raw materials, something he is very passionate about as a sustainability advocate. Another value of his is to create functional items, which will be useful, beautiful and treasured! From chairs, trays, tiles and tables, Kim's work reflects his dedication to his skill and his innovative approach to the craft.

    In Kim's workshops, you are investing in quality craftsmanship. In learning straw marquetry, you have to embrace being thorough, careful, and precise. These are not skills that come easily to people so it is a great way to practice being more mindful. You will come away feeling a huge sense of achievement, not only with your final piece, but also at your ability to be calm and focus on the task in hand. There is no one better to help you in your day that Kim, with his kind and patient nature.

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    £275

    per person