Willow Weaving – Round Basket with Tracking Border – FULLY BOOKED!
A one day traditional willow basket weaving workshop in which we will be using a variety of natural willows to make a small round bread basket.
For this round basket we will start with a conventional base and have waled and randed sides, before finishing with this attractive track boarder.You will learn traditional ‘stake and strand’ basket making, using prepared basketry willow plus some grown at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre on the wetland system to add colour and texture.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners but if you’ve made a basket before and would like a refresher day this is a great opportunity. If you’d like to go on and develop your skills further you may also be interested in the following workshops: Square to Round Tray, Harvesting Basket and Rush Basket which run on the following days.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 extremely reasonable prices.
“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
“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
Fee: £47 (includes tuition, all materials and hot drinks throughout the day)
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Places are limited to eight participants per event and must be booked in advance.
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Bookings
This event is fully booked.