Make a Round Willow Shopper Basket
5 June: this course will teach you all the fundamental stages of making a traditional basket.
- Booking essential
5 June: this course will teach you all the fundamental stages of making a traditional basket.
You'll make the base, add the uprights and then weave the sides before adding a handle. A basket like this can last decades and carry heavy loads.
No experience is required. This course is perfect for people really wanting to learn how to craft baskets.
Your tutor for this course is Suzy Williams of The Coppice Co. In 2018 Suzy won a place on the National Coppicing Apprenticeship Scheme, during which she learned vital skills and knowledge from seasoned coppice workers. Now she manages coppice woodlands alongside teaching and selling traditional woodland crafts.
Our class sizes are small, so you'll have a chance to engage with the tutor while you work.
Saturday the 5th June, 10.00am-4.30pm. There will be a short break for lunch and tea/coffee is provided.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Per Person | £135.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Toilets on site, including accessible toilet. Level access into the teaching space. Some uneven surfaces such as cobbles due to the historic nature of the building. Please contact us if you require an accessible parking space or if you would like to have an informal chat about access before you book.
- Meeting point
The Heritage and Rural Skills Centre is located in Coleshill village. Park in the visitor car park and follow signs to the Timber Store located in Carpenters' Yard.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for ages 16+.
- What to bring and wear
All tools and materials included. Wear practical clothes suitable for crafting. Please bring your own refreshments (or the means to purchase these from the on-site café).
- Other
Drinking water and facilities for making tea and coffee available. Refreshments/lunches available to purchase from on-site café.
Upcoming events
Introduction to Blacksmithing: Christmas Edition
14 November: make Christmas-themed items as you learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing.
Make a Large Willow Bird Feeder
7th of March, 24th of July and 14th of November. Enjoy a short course learning about the traditional craft of willow weaving. Make a bird feeder to take home.
Make a Pair of Silver Stud Earrings in a Day with the Bishopsland Educational Trust
14 November: Create your own beautiful pair of sterling silver stud earrings, using traditional silversmithing techniques, that you can take home at the end of the day.
Needle Felting: Make a Christmas Robin
21 November: Learn the fundamentals of needle felting, sculpt a realistic robin, using pure sheep’s wool and a special barbed needle.