Description
This is a series of short filmed tutorials where step by step I guide you through the process of weaving your very own frame basket at home. I provide instruction on how to prepare the materials that I also send out to you as a kit for the course. This is then followed by me demonstrating and talking you through the handling of the materials as well as the techniques needed.
What's included in the price?
A link to the set of tutorials where you can watch over and over again. A kit posted to you in 2 parts, one box is a set of 2 ready made willow hoops. The second is a packet of willow with a soaking bag.
What you will need
A pair of secaturs A pair of plyers A bodkin or implement like a screwdriver
Duration
1½ hours
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
- Limited mobility
- Father's Day
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Easter
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.
This course is taught online