WILLOW SHOPPING BASKET

Weave a willow basket with handle - Two morning workshop

178 British pounds

Service Description

With Nick Vane Two Mornings: 4.5hrs Suitable For: All Class Size: 4 What's included: Willow and all materials needed to make your basket Tools and equipment needed Teas, coffee & freshly baked cakes Please note - this class is run over 2 consecutive days We are delighted to bring you this Basket weaving workshop with Nick Vane. Nick is a basket maker with fifteen years experience of teaching groups both in supported-living and recreational pop-up workshop settings. This adult workshop will provide beginners with the knowledge and skills they need for making a simple round basket with a handle out of natural willow. We'll be following traditional methods which will include an introduction to the materials, tools, techniques and safety aspects so that basketry can become the beginning of a new hobby. The group will be small so that one to one tuition can be given as necessary and all the tools etc will be available for use. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron as the willow needs to be worked wet. During this workshop you will learn: How to select and prepare willow Safe use of basketry tools How to make a round basket including Pairing the base Staking up the sides A variety of basic weaves How to finish a border How to add a handle Basketry jargon Basketry suppliers Accessibility: Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, please let us know or check with us before booking. info@oaststudio.co.uk

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If you’re unable to attend for any reason, please note that we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. However, you are welcome to transfer your booking to a friend or family member — just let us know who will be attending in your place. Alternatively, once the course is fully booked, we can attempt to resell your spot through our database and social media. If we are successful, we can either issue a refund (minus a 10% administration fee) or offer you a place on an alternative course, subject to availability.