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Willow basketmaking workshop

In this workshop you will learn techniques to make a frame basket or traditional round basket for foraging in hedgerows, vegetable gardens, holding eggs or textiles. Your choice, and perfect for those gifts everyone will have very soon!

In the lovely setting of Haddenham Arts Centre, Jane will take you through all the techniques necessary, using two or three colours of willow, and everyone will go home with a finished basket they can be proud of.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who have done some willow weaving before. Maximum 8 places enable a really good learning experience. All tools and materials are supplied.

Jane has experience teaching all age groups with a variety of needs. This workshop is suitable for everyone over the age of 11, children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.

Additional things you might like to bring; Notebook, pens or pencil, Garden Wire, Scissors and String, Sharp Knife – Stanley or Craft, Gardening gloves.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You will need to have a reasonable amount of strength in your hands to be able to work with the willow. Please wear older clothes, such as you would wear for gardening, sandals are not advisable.

Willow needs to be prepared at least a week in advance for each workshop. Therefore if workshops are cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, bookings will be transferred to alternative dates. No refunds will be given.
November 15th 2024
10a.m. - 3.30p..m.
£90 per person.
Haddenham Arts Centre 20 High St, Haddenham, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA
Fri 15 November
Contact telephone: 07967088348 Call to check latest times or cancellations.
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