Willow Basket Weaving – Make an Oval Trug or Shopper

Over these 2 days we will be working with different traditional basketry techniques; we will be making oval baskets with bow handles. You can make an oval trug or shopping basket. 

 

 

 

This workshop is most suitable for people with some previous basket making experience, however if you are a beginner you are very welcome to join us so long as you are not too ambitious with the overall size of your basket. As a complete beginner you may consider attending our one day Beginners workshop first.

 

Children aged 9+ are welcome, with an accompanying adult.

 

All tools and materials provided. If you have your own sharp secateurs and a knife, please bring them along.  

 

Please wear warm old clothing.

 

Tutor: Jane Welsh

Jane is an experienced basket maker and attentive teacher. Her knowledge and love of willow is inspiring. She will also have a range of her own baskets for sale at very reasonable prices.

“Thank you so much for arranging the basket making course. Jane is an amazing and thoughtful teacher. She gives everyone her undivided attention and responds to what they want to do and their level. It is relaxing just to be with her and I learn so much. A big thank you! It was like a mini-holiday.”

Jane Johns 2016

“I had forgotten pretty much everything about basket weaving and I took part in this workshop to remind myself so that I can continue at home. I now can continue! The teaching was very good, Jane was observant, informative and careful to ensure reasonably high quality results. Denmark Farm is a top venue with great facilities”.

Blue Morgan 2015

Fee: £72 for two days (plus £10 for materials paid at the event)

If you’d like to make a relaxing weekend of it, you can take part in both basket making courses and stay at Denmark Farm. With a choice of accommodation options with our special Wonderful Willow Weekend Package.

All accommodation subject to availability. Call us on 01570 493358 or send us an e-mail to check dates.

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