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Zarzo Basket
Spend the day making this beautiful and popular round 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. You will take home your own handmade basket
which is both striking and useful.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with
basketry experience.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee
| Date |
Tuesday 10th June 2025 |
| Tutor |
Alisha Davidson |
| Time |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Ref |
3719 |
| Fees |
£90 |
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Willow Garden Trug
Learn how to make this super 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 or those with more
experience. Please note that you need a certain amount of hand strength
and dexterity to work with willow.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
| Date |
Thursday 12th June 2025 |
| Tutor |
Alisha Davidson |
| Time |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Ref |
3773 |
| Fees |
£90 |
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Rush Shopping Basket (Two Days)
Join us for a hands-on workshop weekend where you'll learn the
traditional craft of basketry using English rush. In this course, you'll
create a beautifully functional twill weave shopping basket, complete
with elegant leather handles for a timeless finish.
Under expert guidance, you'll explore the unique qualities of English
rush — a soft, pliable, and sustainable material harvested from British
waterways. You'll be introduced to the principles of twill weaving, a
versatile technique that creates a distinctive diagonal pattern.
By the end of the weekend, you'll have created a durable and stylish
shopping basket — perfect for market days or as a handmade gift. Whether
you're a complete beginner or a returning basketmaker looking to refine
your skills, this course offers a rewarding blend of tradition and
creativity.
All materials, refreshments and a light lunch both days are included in
the workshop fee.
| Date |
Saturday 21st June and Sunday 22nd June 2025 |
| Tutor |
Mary Lewis |
| Time |
10.00am - 4.00pm |
| Ref |
3759 |
| Fees |
£140 |
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Willow Fruit Basket
Learn how to make a low-sided round willow basket, ideal
for serving fruit or bread, in this one day workshop. You will learn how
to make a base, stake up and weave the sides, then finish with a choice
of borders.
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with
basketry experience. Please note that a certain amount of hand strength
and dexterity is needed to weave with willow.
All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the
workshop fee.
| Date |
Thursday 10th July 2025 |
| Tutor |
Alisha Davidson |
| Time |
9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Ref |
3725 |
| Fees |
£90 |
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