Withy creations

They gathered wood, weaved rods and made platters over the autumn and winter months to create unique colourful patterned screens. The Withy project at the Botanic garden displayed the work of a group of seven adults from the Dudhope adult resource centre and white top centre.

The project, organised by Cluny Barrowman, Skills Tutor at the White Top Centre and supervised by weaver expert Rachel Bower from Dykehead, has resulted in a colourful Japanese style screen that ranges in colours of green, purple, buff, lime and dark brown. The material found at Glen Clova consists of a variety of rods ranging from willow, plum, dogwood, larch, and broom.

Cluny Barrowman explains: "This venue provided inspiration for the artists involved who developed weaving skills and knowledge of artistic ideas that lead to the production of an exciting mixture of fine art and craft. Anyone interested in Withy Weaving should see this exhibition."

Rachel Bower took a great interest in the development of the artists' work: "The group steadily became more adept at the task once the technique of weaving was understood and mastered. This project saw the participants using their own initiative and growing in confidence."

Caption Some of the artists in the botanic garden

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