Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

332
Total bookings

Rating

(168)

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: 29th Nov 2024

4 places left

(166)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 29th Nov 2024

6 places left

(1)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Backpack

2 days

Next date: 13th Dec 2024

8 places left

£245.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed

7 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2024

8 places left

£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

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."

16 Nov 24'

Sally Cotterill reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"A marvellous day making a basket. Johnny and Becky were both excellent teachers and welcomed me into their lovely workshop just outside Malvern. I had an enjoyable day learning how to build a round basket using multiple weaving techniques. Thoroughly recommended!"

10 Oct 24'

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

"A brilliant basket making course, from start to finish. Johnny & Becky have a well structured method of teaching, the day went like clockwork. Such an enjoyable day spent at their lovely workshop in an idyllic location. I was totally amazed that the basket made was as big & strong as it was, couldnt wait to bring my first attempt home to show it off . Thank you so much both."

9 Oct 24'

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

"My partner and I absolutely loved this workshop. We each completed a basket. We were able to each make a different basket-him a large round basket and me a foraging basket. We love them and they will be very useful. Becky and Johnny were very good teachers and the lunch was delicious. I thoroughly recommend this workshop."