Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire
Description
Amanda Rayner of Wyldwoodwillow will lead this workshop in the wonderful surroundings of Usk Castle Chase , Monmouthshire. The basket we will weave will be an oval basket using different coloured willows, harvested by Amanda. We will start the day just before 10am with a cuppa and introduction and get right down to business making an oval base each, a quick pause for more refreshment before going onto the upsett and starting the 3rod wale weave then lunch at 1pm and more waling before finishing up with the border in the afternoon. A handle is added and voila- your very own handmade basket!
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials provided. Tea,coffee and homemade cake provided. Please bring something for your lunch.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More!
with Craft Courses since 2016
Message the tutorI started wyldwoodwillow back in 2001 after weaving for a year or so... It helped me through a particularly difficult chapter in my life and I discovered that I had a burning desire to share the healing nature of weaving. I started teaching workshops fairly early on and weaving pretty much anything I could, currently I weave baskets, coffins, living willow,sculptures and create furniture and decorative fencing for the home and garden. My business is successful and I am a full time weaver.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for all abilities
- Intermediate level
- Romantic
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- UK Holiday
- Tutor can travel
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
- Hen dos
- Public transport
- Stag dos
- Corporate days out & team building
FAQs
Please bring a suitable vehicle if you are weaving a larghe item such as a plant support and hurdle or coffin. Or if you are travelling together as a group and making large items!
Yes! It is rare for any participant not to finish their project.Ample time is given for completion. However a commitment to the project and staying on track by working hard (as this is a phsical thing)is required so it is important to stay focussed. Whilst I encoujrage chatting and conversation it is necessary to work whilst chatting not stopping to chat!
Yes. With regard to all of the above. I need to know in writing beforehand about any of the above. Please email me to discuss. I will be discreet.
Yes, unless you are taking part in the 4 or 5 day willow coffin weaving workshop where a hearty lunch is provided.
I do provide refreshment in the form of tea,coffee and cake.
There is public transport to the town of Usk in the form of a bus from Newport or Pontypool. From there it is approx a 20 minute walk from town. Or take a bus to Raglan asking the driver to stop at the burial meadow.
Yes there is ample parking either at the top of the Burial Meadow drive or down the short track that leads to the new barn.
The venue is at Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow, NP15 1QX
Put the name in rather than the postcode if using satnav or google maps as postcode takes you to the neighbours house.
