Willow Weaving ~ Rope Coil Basket ~ FULLY BOOKED!
During this workshop, you will learn the unusual technique of weaving willow into a rope to form a unique rope coil basket.
You will also learn how to use packing to add shape and form and can experiment with natural and dyed willow to add colour.
This rope coil basket 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 eight participants per event and must be booked in advance.
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Workshop Fee: £38 per person
NB. There is an additional £7.50 per person for materials, to be paid in cash on the day.
Additional willow will be available for you to purchase for future makes.
You may also be interested in other creative workshops at Denmark Farm including; Pyrography Basics ~ Butterflies, Needle-felting Hare or Bear, Willow Weaving ~ Animal Sculpture. Please see our events calendar for our full list.
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, or Shared Dormitory.
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.