Willow Weaving – Bowl Basket – Fully Booked

This curved sided bowl basket is ideal to show off the willow colours of your choice. This basket is made with a traditional base, waled and French randed sides and a rod or plaited border. 

 

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners but if you’ve made a basket before and would like a refresher day this is a good opportunity. 

 

Children aged 12+ 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 our guest tutor from Devon, usually visiting West Wales to teach at Denmark Farm twice a year. Jane is a very skilled 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.

See Jane’s website here.

 

“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 

Places are limited to six participants per event and must be booked in advance.

Click for Terms and Conditions of Booking

Workshop Fee: £55 per person

NB. There is an additional £7.50 per person for materials, to be paid in cash on the day.

NB. COVID-19: This workshop will take place with social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures in place.

• There will be a smaller number of participants than usual, to allow for at least 2m between all participants
• Everybody will be required to wear a mask (unless exempt) whilst indoors
• Please come prepared to work in a cool well ventilated room with plenty of warm clothing
• Please also bring all of your own drinks, food, flask and cups etc.
• There will be access to toilets and hand washing plus plenty of hand sanitiser available

You may also be interested in our other courses and events at Denmark Farm, including, Willow Weaving Posy Basket, Willow Weaving Wool Basket, Willow Cultivation & Management, Willow Weaving Pet Basket, Traditional Hedge-laying, Willow Weaving Rope Coil Basket, ecology, conservation and countryside crafts. 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.