Breton Style Basket with Windrush Willow

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Description

The course assumes the student is a beginner and starts with a Health and Safety briefing and an explanation of the tools and how to use them. We will start with a pre-made base supplied to make a 16 rib basket, students are shown how to fit this to the jig. Students are shown how to cut, slipe and insert the correct size and number of ribs for the basket they wish to make. Weaving is started with simple pairing and indeed pairing is used throughout the basket building up to multiple strands in each of the two groups as the space between the ribs increases. The basket is finished with a simple track border and twisted rush handles can be added if desired. Also, if time, a base can be made for the next basket.

What's included in the price?

All materials and use of tools are included. As is Tea, Coffee & Biscuits

Duration

1 day

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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Windrush Willow

with Craft Courses since 2019

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Suzanne & Richard Kerwood have been growing and weaving willow Near Exeter, Devon since 1998. Over 140 varieties of willow grown on site and to date we have planted in excess of 500,000 willow trees around the world.

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Teenagers
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Parking provided
  • Tutor can travel
  • Hen dos
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Corporate days out & team building
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Venue

Village Hall, Flower Street, Woodbury, EXETER, Devon, EX5 1LX