Willow Basket Weaving (2 days)

Description

Join master craftsman, Eddie Glew, for two wonderful days of basket weaving. Use traditional English and French techniques to make one large basket or two smaller ones to take home.

Whether starting from scratch or perfecting your skills, this is always a most enjoyable course with superb results. You will practise a range of basketry techniques to produce one or possibly two round baskets. Learn how to construct a base, ‘stake up’ the vertical sides and use different weaves to form the main body of the basket. Borders and handles will vary depending upon your choice (eg log basket, shopping basket, serving platter). 

All abilities welcome – from the complete novice to experienced basket makers. This class may take place indoors or out, depending on the weather. The studio is light and airy, the garden backs onto fields; both lovely places to work. 

“I completely enjoyed Eddie Glew’s basket weaving course. The teaching and presentation were faultless, the location lovely. Opened my eyes to a whole new craft”

Tutor: Eddie Glew

Materials

Locally coppiced willow from Staffordshire along with some from Somerset. All tools are provided.
Materials fee: approx £20 – £30 (payable to the tutor at the end)
This is in addition to the course fee

Health & safety: Willow weaving requires reasonable strength and dexterity in the hands. If this is a concern, feel free to chat to us before booking. 

Lunch & Refreshments

A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Help yourself to drinks and biscuits throughout the day with homemade cake mid-afternoon. (Please let us know of any dietary requirements).

Timing

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00am – 4.30pm (with a break for lunch)

“Beautiful surroundings with lovely home-made lunch and delicious cake in the afternoon. Can’t wait to arrange another course”