Description
This is an opportunity to weave your own coffin. I am an established coffin maker with twenty years of experience. I will guide you through the different processes day by day beginning with the base on day one. It is an intensive course so you are welcome to bring an extra person (price for 2 people sharing is £750) to help as it's quite useful sometimes to take it in turns to rest and there are several points where you can work together. It is preferable but not essential to have woven something before and beginners are welcome - you will still make a perfectly presentable coffin. Learn how to put together this large shape with a fitted lid, handles and clasps. All made from willow
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials are provided. Lots of tea, coffee and homemade cake and a warming lunch. Fantastic accomodation can be arranged nearby at Castle Knights camping or Oak Farm, Gwehelog and there are great pubs like the Greyhound at Llantrisant within a short distance if you are not local.
Duration
4 days
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Amanda Rayner at 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
- Hearing impaired
- Advanced/pro level
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for all abilities
- Public transport
- Daytime (weekdays)
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Tutor can travel
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.
