A note from Gemma:

“The focus will be on learning various weaving techniques that participants can apply to their creations. The goal is to culminate in a small exhibition showcasing samples, experiments, and sketches in natural colors, emphasizing technique.

Here is a list of possible materials and tools for a course on weaving and basketry:

1. Natural fibers such as cotton, linen, wool, jute, and bamboo
2. Rattan, willow, or other suitable basketry materials
3. Yarn in neutral colors like white, cream, beige, and gray
4. Fabric strips for rag weaving
5. Twine or cord for wrapping and finishing

We are going to provide some of the above.

Participants nevertheless, are encouraged to bring any additional materials or tools they wish to work with during the course. Basic tools recommended: pliers, saws, scissors, hand-drills, files, sandpaper, paper and pencils, glue, crochet hook, tapestry needles etc.

Materials should be preferably of natural color, so participants focus on technique”

Gemma canal has studied Industrial Design at the Escola Massana (Barcelona). She has worked in different projects of design and props. In 2007 she began her jewelry studies with Jaime Diaz (Taller de Joyeria, Barcelona). In 2009 she worked with Kristin Hanson (New York). She has participated in several workshops with Stephano Marchetti, Silvia Walz, Judy McCaig, Stéphanie Barvié and Pilar Cotter. In 2012 She studied “Design and technics for artistic jewelry”, a specialization course of UAB, in Massana Permanent (Barcelona).

From 2012 to 2018 Gemma was part of the contemporary jewelry project “Joyas Sensacionales” coordinated by Silvia Walz (Taller Perill, Barcelona), with whom has exposed in: Instituto Cervantes (Schmuck 2015 München, Germany), Context Gallery (Sant Cugat) melting point (Valencia), Danger room (Barcelona), Labor in Chor (Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany) and Aram espai de joies (Palma de Mallorca).
From 2019 Gemma started different collaborations, exhibiting in AJW, Alliages, Cluster Craft and others.