Description
Make your own willow tray using a traditional squarework basketry technique. This is a handy little basket that can be used for cutlery, carrying tea and cake to the garden or as an paper ‘in tray’. You will learn traditional ‘stake and strand’ basket making, using prepared basketry willow plus some grown at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre on the wetland system to add colour and texture. This workshop is suitable for beginners but some previous experience of rod bordering will be handy. If you’ve made a basket before and would like a refresher day this is a good opportunity. If you’d like to go on and develop your skills further you may also be interested in the following course Square Storage Basket which runs on the following two days. Please wear warm old clothing. Tutor: Jane Welsh Jane is an experienced basket maker and attentive teacher. Her knowledge and love of willow is inspiring. She will also have a range of her own baskets for sale at extremely reasonable prices. All proceeds from our events and holidays are ploughed directly back into managing our 40 acre nature reserve. Thank you for your support and please do come to visit soon.
What's included in the price?
Face to face teaching, tools & equipment, light refreshments. NB. There is an additional £10 per workshop for materials, to be paid in cash on the day.
Duration
6½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- UK Holiday
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Corporate days out & team building
- Suitable for beginners
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Accommodation offered
- Intermediate level
- Mother's Day
- Parking provided
