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WILLOW GATHERING BASKET
Weave a willow basket with a simple handle in one day.
Service Description
TRADITIONAL WILLOW BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP Join us at The Oast Studio in the heart of East Sussex for a day of traditional basketry TUTOR: Nick Vane, experienced basketmaker and teacher TIME: 9am - 5pm CLASS SIZE: Maximum 5 students LEVEL: Complete beginners welcome WHAT'S INCLUDED: Premium quality English willow and all materials Professional basketry tools and equipment Warm custard tarts on arrival and teas and coffee throughout the day Delicious two-course lunch Discover the ancient craft of willow basketry in our beautiful Hartfield studio. Under the expert guidance of Nick Vane, who brings fifteen years of teaching experience, you'll create your own traditional round basket with handle to take home. This intimate workshop is designed for people seeking a mindful, creative experience away from everyday life. Working with natural materials and traditional techniques, you'll find the rhythmic process of weaving both calming and deeply satisfying. Nick's patient teaching style ensures everyone receives individual attention throughout the day. You'll master fundamental skills that form the foundation of this timeless craft, leaving with both a beautiful handmade basket and the knowledge to continue your basketry journey at home. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Selecting and preparing natural willow Safe handling of traditional basketry tools Creating a round base using the pairing technique Staking and weaving the basket sides Multiple traditional weave patterns Professional border finishing techniques Crafting and attaching a simple handle Understanding basketry terminology and where to source materials PLEASE NOTE: Willow must be worked damp, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or bring an apron. 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.
WILLOW GATHERING BASKET
Weave a willow basket with a simple handle in one day.
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TRADITIONAL WILLOW BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP
Join us at The Oast Studio in the heart of East Sussex for a day of traditional basketry
TUTOR: Nick Vane, experienced basketmaker and teacher
TIME: 9am - 5pm
CLASS SIZE: Maximum 5 students
LEVEL: Complete beginners welcome
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Premium quality English willow and all materials
Professional basketry tools and equipment
Warm custard tarts on arrival and teas and coffee throughout the day
Delicious two-course lunch
Discover the ancient craft of willow basketry in our beautiful Hartfield studio. Under the expert guidance of Nick Vane, who brings fifteen years of teaching experience, you'll create your own traditional round basket with handle to take home.
This intimate workshop is designed for people seeking a mindful, creative experience away from everyday life. Working with natural materials and traditional techniques, you'll find the rhythmic process of weaving both calming and deeply satisfying.
Nick's patient teaching style ensures everyone receives individual attention throughout the day. You'll master fundamental skills that form the foundation of this timeless craft, leaving with both a beautiful handmade basket and the knowledge to continue your basketry journey at home.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Selecting and preparing natural willow
Safe handling of traditional basketry tools
Creating a round base using the pairing technique
Staking and weaving the basket sides
Multiple traditional weave patterns
Professional border finishing techniques
Crafting and attaching a simple handle
Understanding basketry terminology and where to source materials
PLEASE NOTE: Willow must be worked damp, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or bring an apron.
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
