Round Willow Basking Weaving Course

The technique of weaving round baskets is an excellent place to start in the world of weaving. Participants in this course will learn and understand the basics and general principles to start your weaving journey.

On this course you will learn to weave a round willow basket with a handle style of your choice, be it up an over handles for a log/kindling basket or a hooped handle for a shopping/foraging basket.

Itinerary: Timings are approximate as everyone weaves at different speeds.

Over 16s only.

9.30am arrival and welcome drinks, tea/coffee.

9.40 Safety Brief and the basics of growing Willow and sourcing materials for weaving

9.50am weaving starts with basket bases continuing to staking up the base and weaving the sides.

12.45pm lunch break, either bring your own pack lunch or alternately food can be purchased from the on site cafe.

1.30pm resume weaving sides, covering various types of in fill weaves

3pm break if desired.

3.15pm continue with weaving basket sides moving on to handle options and the finishing touch of a durable boarder to make your basket stand the test of time.

5pm course ends and everyone heads home with their basket!