Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

358
Total bookings

Rating

(173)

about 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Located next to the Malvern Hills Started making baskets with willow, learning from Hans and Madelone Mattes in Ballingeary, Macroom, in County Cork and harvesting willow from Tallow, near Yougal, we all met at a Winter Solstice gathering at the Ashram 1991. 1992 weaving at the Malvern Arts Workshop, thanks to Janet Maguffy 1994 Forest Fair demonstrating 1994 demonstrating with Hobby Horse Craft Fairs throughout the Midlands. 1995 agent, Charles Cordell of Acorn Activities, classes begin 1995 Teachng at Glastonbury Festuval Regular teaching days in Malvern and festivals 2010 Basketry Sudio completed

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Malvern

Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

1 day

Next date: 1st Mar 2025

3 places left

(171)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 1st Mar 2025

3 places left

(1)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Backpack

2 days

Next date: 13th Dec 2025

8 places left

£245.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed

7 hours

Next date: 13th Dec 2025

8 places left

£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

29 Jan 25'

Anne reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"My friend and I attended course in January Becky had been very kind in rearranging this numerous times due to us both having caring roles On the day Becky was very kind and patient with us and we both came home with a useable basket "

19 Jan 25'

Kirsty reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Spent a very enjoyable day learning how to weave a willow basket. Instructors were very clear and helpful. Gained lots of helpful information and tips. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to make their own basket. Everyone in the class went away with a finished product that they were all very proud of."

5 Dec 24'

Linda Wyatt reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Me and my mom who is 83 years old had a fabulous time. They helped my mom when needed and were patient when she didn’t understand. They were so inviting, with homemade lunch, snacks and plenty of beverages. It was lovely to achieve such a beautiful crafted item, and I would definitely recommend this course."

30 Nov 24'

Charlotte French reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Attended with my mum as a birthday gift for her. Fantastic course. Becky and John were incredibly knowledgeable and gave you as much support as was necessary. Had a great day, the food was fantastic and came away with two wonderful baskets we had made completely from stretch! "