Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

Sue reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Thank you for a brilliant day. Excellent teaching in a lovely setting with a great basket to take home (zarzo). Thoroughly recommend. "

Claudia reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Thanks for this amazing experience! Welcoming, positive and enthusiastic host, warm atmosphere, great location surrounded by Surrey hills. The structured information really helped me to understand and replicate the process. I've discovered a lot about willow and weaving with plants!!"

Victoria Gregory reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"The best course I’ve ever been on! Not only are Nicki and Brian the most wonderful, lovely, friendly and helpful people, but the craft itself is so much fun and super enjoyable! You are totally immersed in a beautiful craft, learning, being in the moment, in a special setting and at the end you are amazed with your own handy work! An amazing basket of your own! Will definitely be doing more of their courses! Thank you so much! "

Willowandyoga responded:

"Thank you Victoria. Your enthusiasm for willow shone through and it was a joy to spend the day with you at our home studio. Hope your beautifully woven Zarzo basket is much admired. "

Simon R. reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"A thoroughly delightful day in a sylvan setting. Nicki inspired our group of three from the start with her wealth of knowledge, expertise and patience. After a day of relaxed, well structured tuition and demonstration a completed Zarzo basket was the result (with which I am thoroughly pleased) together with further insights into the "ins and outs" of the weaving process. Overall a brilliant day."

Willowandyoga responded:

"Thank you so much Simon. It was a pleasure to meet and weave with you in the woods. Enjoy your basket making journey. Warm wishes Nicki"

Beatrice reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Spent a very lovely day with Nicki and Brian who are both very patient people. I am now the proud owner of a Zarzo basket thanks to their help. We also had an interesting tour of their "garden" to see the willow growing and learned other facets of the craft. I intend to go back to make another item in the Spring. Highly recommended."

Wendy Russell reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"A wonderful day's course in peaceful, green surroundings. Brian was relaxed, friendly and encouraging, explaining everything with great attention to detail so that all the steps were easy to follow, and was always available for individual help when needed. I finished the day with a basket I am really pleased with. There don't appear to be any books on Zarzo techniques, so I hope to be able to replicate it from memory with willow I have at home. If I don't manage it I will definitely be back for a repeat! "

Shirley Hoyne reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"This course is fantastic! Even beginners were able to make a stunning basket at the end of the day. Both Brian and Nikki are excellent tutors, in a glorious woodland setting. This is my second Zarzo basket,& I will be back again!!"

Heidi reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Walk into a willow wonderland and soak-up the inspiration and atmosphere on this workshop. Brian and Nicki are great hosts who know a thing or two about willow, baskets and weaving and who are enthusiastic to share their knowledge. A very satisfying day with a glorious basket to bring home!"

June Goh reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"I wanted to try basket weaving and this course was perfect! Brian explained the steps clearly which made it easy and nothing can go wrong with his calm guidance which instilled confidence and a sense of achievement when it all came together with the finished basket. I highly recommend this course and will be coming back for their other exciting projects with willow. BTW the workshop is set within the forest and it was a lovely and peaceful getaway day too!"

Helly Walker reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Adored my day making a Zarzo basket under Brian's instruction & guidance in a beautiful woodland setting. A delightful & supportive experience with Nicki & Brian very welcoming. I feel like I've caught the willow-weaving bug & hope to return."

Caroline Crawford reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"A brilliant, informative and thoroughly enjoyable day. Lovely woodland setting. Can't wait to book my next course!"

Cath reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"As others have said, I really enjoyed this course and was very happy with my basket. Brian and Nicky are both experienced and supportive teachers and are experts in their craft. Had an amazing day in the beautiful woodland setting with a great group of people. I would highly recommend doing a course with them and will definitely be back. Thank you so much. "

Willowandyoga responded:

"It was a pleasure to teach you how to twist sticks in the woods Cath. Looking forward to the next time. Warm wishes Nicki and Brian"

Ewa reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Wonderful workshop with fantastic tutor and great location. Very inclusive, creative and relaxing. Highly recommend"

Andy Thesen reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Wonderful day with Brian and Nicki. I’d highly recommend their courses. They are extremely experienced and knowledgeable in addition to being warm and friendly. I loved the location too. I’ll be going back Andy Thesen"

LESLEY NUNN reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"We enjoyed our day making SARZO baskets. The venue, set in a wooded, area was perfect. Nikki and Brian are great tutors and at the same time make the day relaxed and fun."

Anna K. reviewed: Zarzo Baskets in the Surrey Hills

"Very pleased with how much I learned. Relaxed atmosphere and patient, friendly tutors. Good value for money and fantastic end product. Thank you, Nicki and Brian."