Saturdays: January-April 2025 OR Sundays, September-December 2025
This is the first of three modules of my Beginners' Basketmaking Course which is designed for complete beginners, or those with a little previous experience who wish to learn how to weave independently. The course takes you methodically through all the various processes involved in making round baskets in a slow and progressive manner. Each session is a month apart to give you time to practise. You can choose between starting in January (on Saturdays) or in September (on Sundays).
Monday 23 - Friday 27 June 2025
This is a condensed version of my Beginners' Basketmaking Course for those who would rather complete a course all in one go. You will learn about how to obtain and process willow for weaving; how to make round bases; staking up the sides; various weaves and top borders; shaping and handles. No previous experience is required.
Wednesday mornings, one topic per month
6 November 2024: Catalan Platters / 4 December 2024: Christmas Trees / 15 January 2025: Bird Feeders / 5 February 2025: Catalan Platters / 5 March 2025: Wigwam Plant Support / 16 April 2025: Mini Easter Basket / 21 May 2025: Dragonflies / 18 June 2025: Sunflowers & Daisies / 24 Sept 2025: Herb Pots / 15 Oct 2025: BirdFeeders / 19 Nov 2025: Quick Gift Basket / 17 Dec 2025: Xmas Decorations
Thursday 7 November 2024
This simplified design will allow you to make at least two baskets in the day - then all you have to do is line then with festive tissue paper and fill with biscuits, confectionery, toiletries to make the perfect git. CLICK button below for more details and to book.
Wednesday 4 through to Sunday 8 December 2024
Five separate days of festive willow decorations in early December. Christmas Trees: Wed 4 / Trees, Reindeer and other decorations: Thurs 5 and Sat 7 / Festive Stars: Fri 6 and Sun 8
Thursday 16 January 2025 / Saturday 8 February 2025 / 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.
Saturday 25 January 2025 / Thursday 6 February 2025 / Saturday 5 April 2025 / 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.
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 March 2025 / 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.
Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 April 2025 / 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.
