Events & Courses

Bread Basket or Large Platter (Tray)

In this workshop you will learn how to make the woven Willow base using a pairing weave, this can be a large base if making a platter and different colours of Willow can be used to make an attractive design. 

You will stake up the sides of the basket and depending on if you are making a Bread Basket or Tray you will learn waling, pairing, English randing and a three-rod track border. If we have time we can also introduce handles.

In all our practical, hands on  workshops, you will also learn about Willow, how it is grown, how to prepare Willow, and the traditional basket weaving techniques used.

This workshops suitable for beginners.

Suitability

This workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers, we welcome both adults and able teenagers.

Time: 

9:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Cost: 

£110 p.p.

Location

This workshop is to be held inside the Studio and is limited to up to 8 people maximum.

Included: 

> Entrance ticket to the gardens

> Tea, Coffee and home made biscuits are included in your ticket price.

> All materials 

Booking Link 

URL: https://hedgesandhurdles.com/workshop/willow-basket-workshop/

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