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willow assymetric basket with wood handle

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Description

Learn how to weave this simple yet aesthetically pleasing shaped basket from different coloured willows and attach a wooden handle of your choice. Many different skills and techniques are employed from a small round base using the pairing weave to attaching the Japanese knot on the handle. It is an informal, fun day, packed with information and willow know how. Please bring something for your lunch.

What's included in the price?

All materials and use of my tools and expertise are included on the course. Plenty of tea, coffee and homemade cake to revive and refresh. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

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

Maker

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I 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
  • Vision impaired
  • Limited mobility
  • Mother's Day
  • Parking provided
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • Pet lovers
  • Tutor can travel
  • Romantic
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Christmas
  • Intermediate level
  • Stag dos
  • Father's Day
  • Hen dos
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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.

Venue

New BARN at Usk Castle Chase burial meadow, Usk, , Monmouthshire, NP15 1QX