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Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton
301
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over 5 years
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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

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Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques
1 day
Next date: 8th Jun 2024
5 places left
(155)
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Foraging Basket
6 hours
Next date: 8th Jun 2024
8 places left
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Willow Backpack
2 days
Next date: 13th Dec 2024
8 places left
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Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed
7 hours
Next date: 6th Dec 2024
8 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
14 May 24'

Ray H reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyable and informative course. Jonny was really helpful and fun."

14 May 24'

Glynis Hutchins reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyed the course, John was a great teacher, knowledgeable, helpful and very encouraging. Delicious lunch. Loved our day (helped by perfect weather enhancing the setting!) would really recommend. "

21 Apr 24'

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

"I spent an excellent day making a basket, something I have wanted to do for a long time. Nothing was too much for Becky and Jonny. The lunch was lovely, even the dogs were well behaved! The other learners were lovely too. Thank you. "

21 Apr 24'

Sue Joines reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fabulous course. Loved every minute. Johnny and Becky were so patient and excellent teachers. Came away with a basket I'm really proud of. "

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