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Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton
368
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about 6 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: 15th Mar 2025
4 places left
(172)
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Foraging Basket
6 hours
Next date: 15th Mar 2025
4 places left
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Willow Backpack
2 days
Next date: 13th Dec 2025
8 places left
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Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed
7 hours
Next date: 13th Dec 2025
8 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
3 Mar 25'

Petra Stapp reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Just an amazing day! Becky and Johnny were everywhere solving our confusion with amazing patience, and they are both real people persons. Great food, so book the lunch if you can. Lovely work space in the barn. Johnny's music taste is perfect :) It's hard work though so be prepared to be shattered and a bit sore from thumbing willow all day. We went home with our lovely baskets and the cat has moved into one already. I didn't think I could produce something so beautiful. Thanks "

12 Feb 25'

Ruby reviewed: Foraging Basket

"Had a wonderful time making my basket and so proud with what I created. The whole experience was great fun, the atmosphere was so friendly and instructions were very clear. Never felt out of my depth and I could ask any questions without feeling stupid. Already want to go back to make another basket. "

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Ruby. It was a lovely day for us too and you would be very welcome to come back anytime. "

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."

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