Oval Shopper Basket Course with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire
Description
This oval shopper basket course is suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers. Over the two days you will learn to weave a Catalan oval base which is a simpler basket base to learn than a traditional English oval (advanced basketry), making it ideal for beginners and intermediates to learn on. If you’ve made baskets before, we can look at different weave patterns and work on border techniques, if you’re a complete beginner you’ll have time to weave a beautiful and useful basket you’ll be proud of. I’ve been teaching this course for a number of years and students always come away with strong, useful and attractive shopping baskets. The addition of a handle is another good addition to your basket making tool kit. Using the finest English willows you will work on at least three different types of weaving over the course to create a handsome and instantly useful shopping basket. The willows tea and coffee shop on the ground floor of the building will be open during the course serving the finest ethical rainforest alliance coffee and teas, award-winning cakes and simple savouries. Notes: No prior experience needed but you must have good mobility in hands & feet & be able to stand whilst working. Please wear old (non-dangly) clothes, covered toe shoes (no sandals) & little or no jewellery.
What's included in the price?
Tools, materials, snacks and beverages.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I’m a willow basket maker, sculptor and teacher. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table my skill grew organically alongside my growing children and my work teaching for the Workers Education Association and as a Forest School Leader. Over the years weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. From 2014 I made weaving my main profession. I teach sculpture and basket making for a number of larger organisations nationally, occasionally internationally and from my own venue in West Yorkshire. I’ve worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching pretty much anybody from young children to those recovering from serious illness or injury. With the right support I believe weaving is for everyone! My classes are suitable for beginners to more advanced weavers. I’m proud to be able to say a third of my students are returning students. I’ve helped many people on their journey to become professional and serious hobbyists and I’m developing new resources all the time to open up this craft to as many people as I can.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Corporate days out & team building
- Intermediate level
- Public transport
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
Venue
