Description
Basketry Kit: A beginner's toolkit for basketmaking and willow weaving. This toolkit provides all the essential tools you need to make your own willow basket at home. Perfect for absolute beginners as well as those with some willow weaving experience, it contains high quality artisan basketry tools, along with an illustrated booklet with step-by-step instructions on how to make a simple basket.
What's included in the price?
SECATEURS - specialist curved blade secateurs. RAPPING IRON - handmade by an artisan blacksmith. BODKIN - handmade by an artisan blacksmith and woodturner. SOAKING TUBE & REUSABLE CABLE TIES - for preparing your willow before weaving. FLEXI-TIE - stretchy non-slip string. BOOKLET - provides key information for the beginner basketmaker. Please note: This kit does not include any willow.
What you will need
You will need to source your own willow. There are various commercial willow growers who sell bolts of willow online. Please get in touch with me via the 'message the tutor' button if you need any further advice.
Duration
Maker
Vine Willow Wood is the practice of Shropshire-based artist, Daisy Askins, who uses natural materials to make woven sculptures and baskets. Daisy has a collection available to purchase and hire, and can also make bespoke pieces by commission. She runs regular workshops in willow weaving and other nature-based crafts in Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
