Sundays starting September 2025; OR Wednesdays starting January 2026; OR Saturdays starting September 2026
A regular monthly course for those who want to learn how to weave independently, suitable for complete beginners or those with limited experience. This is the first of three modules.
Wednesday 3, Thursday 4, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025
Four days of festive willow creativity! You can book for just a half day, morning or afternoon, or book both and stay for the whole day. Three of the days offer a mix of two topics, and the Sunday is a combination of all three topics.
Saturday 27 September 2025
Everyone needs a bread basket, though you just as easily use it for fruit. This shallow sided basket has an undulating top which creates finger-hole handles. Very manageable in a day's workshop.
Sunday 28 September 2025 / Thursday 18 December 2025
This is a simple basket that can easily be completed in a day's workshop: one type of weave, a very simple border and a plain handle. Ideal for collecting from your hens or just keeping your eggs on the countertop! CLICK button below for more details and to book.
Saturday 1 March / Thursday 13 March 2025
Willow Wigwams make excellent and attractive plant supports in your garden, or in a large pot. You can train sweet peas, French beans, clematis; whatever takes your fancy! On this full-day workshop you will easily be able to make two wigwams, possibly more. Please make sure you have a large vehicle to transport them home as they can be about 7' long and up to 2' dia. This one-day workshop is £10 more than other one-day workshops because of the extra cost of materials. NB: As an alternative to this full-day workshop, there is a half-day workshop on Wednesday 5 March, £55. CLICK button below for more details and to book.
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 January 2025
A large round traditional shopping basket with over-arm handle. Strong and durable.
Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 October 2025
Always a popular make due to its interesting top edge and unique handle, created from a 'found' branch of your choosing.
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September 2025
A large round basket, woven with a really interesting zig-zag weave and useful 'finger' handles. Great for tidying away toys, blankets and throws, knitting . . . whatever you need to store away neatly!
Last Friday of the Month
For those who have completed my Beginners' Basketmaking Course.
