Out to Learn Willow &
Welsh Baskets Workshops
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Saturday 26th January 2019
Time 9.30-4pm
Price: £65
SMALL ROUND BASKET
Make a small, round stake and strand willow basket in a day using a variety of different willow. You will also learn how to select the correct materials and weave using traditional techniques.
Saturday 23 February 2019
Time 9.30-4pm
Price: £65
FRAME BASKET
Great introduction into basketmaking. Make a traditional frame basket using a variety of willow. Perfect for egg collecting or garden trug. Courses are suitable for complete beginners.
Clare is a selected member of the Makers Guild in Wales recognizing the high quality of her craft skills and she teaches City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 Basketry as well as one and two day courses.
4th AND 5th May 2019
Time 10-4.30pm
Price: £140
THE CYNTELL
A two day course taught together with Les Llewelyn. The Cyntell is a basket which can be made by complete beginners, however, if you are an improving basketmaker there are a wealth of skills to learn during the making of this basket including the basic principles of frame basket making such as making the frame and weaving across the basket, splitting and shaving willow to form ribs. These skills have been handed down through generations and weaving this basket provides a strong connection to our Welsh agricultural and basketmaking heritage
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Time 1.30-3.30pm
Price: £30
WILLOW FLOWERS FOR THE GARDEN
Learn the very beginnings of basket weaving to make a circular woven flower centre and then insert giant petals to make a decorative flower for your home or garden
Sunday 8th September 2019
Time 9.30-4pm
Price: £65
GARDEN TRUG
Make a traditional garden trug using a variety of willow. You will be shown how to form a hoop and set ribs for this type of strong and functional basket
Friday 15th November 2019
Time 1.30-3.30pm
Price: £30
HEART WREATHS
On this course you will learn to make a variety of heart shapes including a simple heart, a 3d Random woven heart and a chunky twisted heart.
Tuesday 3rd December 2019
Time 1.30-3.30pm
Price: £30
CHRISTMAS WILLOW AND HEDGEROW WREATHS
On this course you will learn to make one large and one small willow wreath with fresh coloured willow which you can then decorate or leave in it's simple natural beauty to adorn your front door.