Willow Weaving ~ Garden Trug - FULLY BOOKED - Denmark Farm Conservation Centre

When

10/09/2020

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Basket making, craft courses, Denmark Farm, denmark Farm conservation Centre, Denmark Farm Courses, garden trug, Willow weaving

During this willow weaving workshop, you will make a beautiful garden trug for collecting your veggie harvest or storing your tools perhaps.

A slightly different twist on the garden trug that we usually do. You will learn how to make the handle from a wreath which is then attached to the rim using a “Gods Eye” weave. You will insert several ribs and also learn how to weave the willow to form the body of the basket. You will learn traditional weaving techniques to create a beautiful and strong basket.

This basket is also ideal for use as an egg basket.

A selection of willow colours will be available. This workshop is suitable for all levels. 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 six participants and must be booked in advance.

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Workshop Fee: £50 per person

NB. There is an additional £10.00 per person for materials, to be paid in cash on the day.

NB. This workshop will take place outdoors with social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures in place. There will be a small number of participants split between two undercover areas. Please come prepared to work outdoors with warm clothing etc. Please also bring all of your own drinks, food and cups etc. There will be access to a compost toilet with hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities available.

If you’d like to make a weekend of it and stay at Denmark Farm, please enquire about availability in our self-contained Eco Lodge, Eco Campsite or Bunkhouse.

You may also be interested in other courses at Denmark Farm including: Willow Weaving ~ Polish Basket, Roundwood Timber Framing, Rushing Out – Little Rush Basket or Willow Weaving ~ Linen or Laundry Basket. See our events page for the full list

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.

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Willow Weaving ~ Garden Trug – FULLY BOOKED

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During this willow weaving workshop, you will make a beautiful garden trug for collecting your veggie harvest or storing your tools perhaps.

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