Willow Berry Basket Workshop with Sarah Le Breton
Description
Make Sarah Le Breton's take on a traditional English Berry Basket, bought up to date with a leather handle. This lovely neat basket is perfect for foraging seasonal fruits or even as a casual handbag! Great for adventurous beginners or those with some previous basket weaving experience. Whilst making this basket you will use willow locally grown on the Somerset Levels. You'll also find out more about this wonderful heritage craft and learn how to harvest and prepare your own willow.
What's included in the price?
All materials, tools & refreshments included. Sarah has also teamed up with a lovely local caterer to offer you a delicious homemade lunch. £10 payable on the day by card or cash.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
With over a decade of teaching experience, Sarah offers 1 - 2 day willow basketmaking workshops for both beginners and those with existing willow weaving experience. Being passionate about natural materials and skilled traditional craftsmanship, Sarah has designed and created for you several different workshops that explore willow weaving, English basketry techniques and enable you to create your own truly special baskets and sculptures. All workshops are held in Mid Devon, (just 15 minutes from Junction 27 of the M5, 5 minutes. from the A361 dual carriageway), and through teaming up a lovely local caterer, not only do you receive expert tuition in a great venue but a delicious lunch too!
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
