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Willow Garden Trug

Learn how to make this useful garden trug frame basket. You will attach the frame to the ribs, learn the weave and how to adapt it for the style of the basket. You can make a basket with an over handle or side handles to your preference.

Each basket can be made in a variety of willows and foraged materials that are available at the time. Once woven its ready for foraging adventures and collecting eggs, vegetables, berries or whatever you fancy!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced basket makers. Please note that you need a certain amount of hand strength to work with willow.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 18th June
Tutor Ruth Denison
Time 9.30am-4.30pm
Ref 4016
Fees £90
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Zarzo Basket

Join us for a one day workshop making this popular willow basket. The Zarzo basket is a design based on a Spanish tray used to drain cheese.

Danish basketmaker Ulla Misser took the basic design and experimented with making deeper baskets which are striking and distinctive. During this workshop, you will be taught this special technique to create a round Zarzo basket.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those looking to improve their willow weaving skills. Please note that a certain amount of hand strength is needed to work with willow.

All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Wednesday 1st July
Tutor Alisha Davidson
Time 9.30am - 4.30pm
Ref 3988
Fees £90
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Willow Bird Sculptures

Join us for a hands-on, creative day of willow weaving! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques of sculpting with willow as you create your own beautiful bird sculpture to take home.

Choose from a graceful heron, a characterful hen, or a quirky runner duck, and bring your feathered friend to life under expert guidance. A relaxed and rewarding experience perfect for those new to willow work or anyone looking to explore willow sculpture. By the end of the day you will have your own bird to take home for your home, garden or to give as a gift.

All materials to create one bird, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Please note that you need a certain amount of hand strength to work with willow.

Date Wednesday 23rd September
Tutor Clare Shilvock
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 4039
Fees £90
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