Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

346
Total bookings

Rating

(171)

almost 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: 17th Jan 2025

1 place left

(169)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 17th Jan 2025

2 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

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! "

24 Nov 24'

Shirley Green reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A fabulous workshop for beginners with no experience. My niece and I made large baskets with patient guidance of Jon. We didn't think we'd get it finished as we were slow on the base of the baskets but once onto the side it was a lot quicker and could see our progress. I would definitely recommend this course, once we had done the course we would be able to do another more advance item. Coffee, tea and flapjacks were provided throughout the day, we paid £7 for a hot lunch which was a pot pie choice of mushroom, spinach and lentil of cauliflower cheese fillings along with a selection of hot vegetables followed by an apple, blackberry and blackcurrant crumble pie all delicious."

18 Nov 24'

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

"Had a great time making a round basket. Clear, helpful instruction from Jonny & Becky. Will return for another course. Thank you for a great day."