Willow Weaving ~ Shoulder Bag ~ 1 Place Left
During this two day willow weaving workshop, you will make a stylish and sturdy shoulder bag, hip basket or freestanding basket.
You will learn how to make an oval base using the traditional stake and strand method and have a go at using French rand and German wale weaves.
This workshop would suit anyone who has previously woven a willow 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 eight participants and must be booked in advance.
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Workshop Fee: £75 per person
NB. There is an additional £12.00 per person for materials, to be paid in cash on the day. NB. Strap is not included. You can bring your own strap or Justine will bring a selection for sale.
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; Rag Rug Flowers and Garlands, Pyrography Basics ~ Burn a Butterfly, Needle-felting Hare or Bear, Rope Coil Basket, Willow Animal Sculpture, Willow Weaving – Garden Trug and Roundwood Timber Framing. 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
Bookings are closed for this event.