Full Day Courses

These courses are for absolute beginners and for those who’ve made a basket or two. Have a browse through the books I will be bringing in and have a closer look at my baskets; how they’re made and different techniques and how they work with the different (combinations of) materials.

It’s a fantastic day to spend with friends, but also really great to be with like-minded people you’ve not met before.

What can I expect?

·     A relaxed time, immersing yourself in being creative with natural materials in a tranquil setting;
·     An object made out of flexible, slender basketry willow;
·     Step-by-step, easy to follow guidance from start to finish;
·     You will learn ancient basketry techniques used by professional basketmakers and will explore ways of adopting these to other projects;
·     Find out about cultivation and preparation of willow, hedgerow, rush and rattan;
·     Learn how to use tools provided and what to use if you don’t have specific basketry tools at home;
·     Your lovely item is made from 100% sustainable materials, the ethical, eco-friendly way; and
·     All willow, use of tools, teas, coffees, fruit and cakes are included. I advise people to bring a packed lunch in cases where the venue doesn’t cater for it. Where they do, lunch can be booked a week in advance of the course.

What is included?

• All materials (willow, rattan or hedgerow, dependent on the course type);
• Use of tools (if you don’t like using your own, I will have ample tools for everyone);
• Teas, coffees, cakes and fruit for when we get peckish.

Is this for me?

Over the years, people with disabilities, or who had arthritis, were still able to weave a basket. Not quite sure about your abilities, then just get in touch and together we will assess and decide whether it’s for you.

Location

I try to organise the courses in rural locations; on smallholdings and forest school areas, for instance, so we have the full benefit of nature around us to fully reconnect and rewild.

Please contact me prior to booking, if you feel your course may need to be tweaked to your abilities, or if you’d like a more tailored experience.

There is a maximum of six and a minimum of four participants per course. Should the minimum not have been reached, then you will be emailed.