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Willow Weaving ~ Small Shoulder Basket with Catalan Base ~ FULLY BOOKED

Willow Weaving ~ Small Shoulder Basket with Catalan Base ~ FULLY BOOKED

This is a one-day small willow shoulder bag workshop – based on our popular two-day large shoulder basket workshop.

We can also offer the full size two-day course if we have enough interest. Please do get in touch to put your name down.

Some previous willow weaving experience would be beneficial.

Come and weave your own oval-based basket with a selection of our own and Somerset willow – a perfect size for a day out.  You can complete the basket with 2 handles or a shoulder strap – not included in the price.

What you will learn:

How to weave the Catalan-style base using a pre-formed hoop and turn up the sides

How to weave the sides with a selection of weaves – 3-rod wale, French rand

How to weave a border to finish the basket

A selection of willow colours will be available.   All tools and equipment will be provided.

Workshop Tutor: Justine Burgess of West Wales Willows.
Justine originally trained as an engineer, and worked in the charity and education sectors, before becoming a partner in West Wales Willows with her husband, Alan.  On their smallholding in Carmarthenshire, they grow around 250 varieties of willow and sell it as cuttings and rods during the winter for others to grow, as well as selling their own willow products and sharing her expertise through workshops.

Places are limited to seven participants and must be booked in advance.

Workshop Fee: £65 per person

NB. There is an additional £12 per person for materials (Willow), to be paid in cash on the day. If you’d like leather handles or a strap there will be an additional charge.

Click here to read our terms and conditions of booking

You may also be interested in other creative workshops at Denmark Farm. Please see our events calendar for our full list.

For accommodation during this workshop in our self-catering Eco Lodge or shared Dormitory please do get in touch to check availability.

Mae’r holl enillion o’n digwyddiadau a gwyliau’n cael eu hailfuddsoddi’n uniongyrchol i reoli ein gwarchodfa natur 40 erw. Diolch i chi am eich cefnogaeth a chofiwch ddod i ymweld â ni’n fuan.

All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.

Bookings

This event is fully booked.

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