Round Shopper Basket Course with Joe Gregory

Description

Learn to weave on this traditional English Round Shopping Basket course, suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers. Over the two days you will work on around base and from that work on the upstakes, a border and finally a handle to create a a beautiful, strong shopping basket. 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. If you have woven before there will be an opportunity to work on different weaves through the basket to increase your basketry knowledge and skill set. 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. In our beautiful, light Georgian studio in the centre of Todmorden, West Yorkshire, spend a couple of days learning basketry techniques to weave your own strong basket. We're only a 2-minute walk from the train station in the centre of town and there are lots of lovely, locally run AirB&B's in the town. We have a great indoor and outdoor market, lots of places to eat locally, some fab independent shops and if you like walking we have some of the best walks in the UK right on our doorstep. You wouldn't believe we are only 30 minutes away by train from Manchester city centre. This is a relaxed and fun course with a skilled, friendly teacher, Joe has been teaching for over 10 years.

What's included in the price?

Tools, materials, tuition

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative with Nature Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I'm a willow basket maker and sculptor based in West Yorkshire. 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 to now owning a 5 storey Georgian building in the centre of Todmorden; weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. I teach sculpture and basket making for everyone from beginners to more advanced weavers. I have also been lucky enough to teach internationally, as well as up and down the country. I've worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching children; beginners and more advanced weavers. Each class rewards me in different ways. I have been fortunate to teach those with different needs; from sight problems, to people returning from a stroke, to those with their own special needs. I am always happy to craft my class to suit everyone I teach.