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WILLOW SHOPPING BASKET
Weave a willow basket with handle over two gentle mornings
Service Description
Weave a beautiful willow basket with a more intricate handle over two peaceful mornings with Nick Vane. The two-session format gives you the time and space to master more advanced techniques - and means you can sleep on it, come back fresh, and finish your basket properly. Tutor: Nick Vane Time: 9am — 1:30pm, over two consecutive mornings Level: Suitable for all, complete beginners welcome Class size: Maximum 4 - plenty of one-to-one guidance throughout THIS CLASS IS PERFECT IF YOU You'd like to learn basketry at a relaxed pace without the intensity of a full day. You want to master more technique and create a basket with a more intricate handle. You enjoy a craft you can continue at home and would love two mornings of calm and creativity. WHAT YOU'LL MAKE A beautiful round willow basket with an intricate handle, woven from scratch over two mornings using traditional methods. More ambitious than a single day class — and all the more satisfying for it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How to select and prepare willow. Safe use of basketry tools. How to pair the base, stake and weave the sides using a variety of traditional weave patterns. How to finish a neat border. How to attach a more complex handle. Nick will cover basketry terminology and suppliers so you can continue the craft at home. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "It was so much fun! Nick is a fabulous teacher - so patient! The food that Alison made was also amazing. I'm planning to do a day long class next, so I can sample the lunches too! The class size was perfect and the venue is beautiful and really well set-up. I'll definitely be coming back!" - Kerry WHAT'S INCLUDED All willow and materials needed, tools and equipment, and teas, coffee and freshly baked Oast Bakery cakes throughout both mornings. PLEASE NOTE Willow must be worked damp — please wear old clothes or bring an apron. ACCESSIBILITY Most of our classes are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns please get in touch before booking: info@oaststudio.co.uk
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Cancellation Policy
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 SHOPPING BASKET
Weave a willow basket with handle over two gentle mornings
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Weave a beautiful willow basket with a more intricate handle over two peaceful mornings with Nick Vane. The two-session format gives you the time and space to master more advanced techniques - and means you can sleep on it, come back fresh, and finish your basket properly.
Tutor: Nick Vane
Time: 9am — 1:30pm, over two consecutive mornings
Level: Suitable for all, complete beginners welcome
Class size: Maximum 4 - plenty of one-to-one guidance throughout
THIS CLASS IS PERFECT IF YOU
You'd like to learn basketry at a relaxed pace without the intensity of a full day. You want to master more technique and create a basket with a more intricate handle. You enjoy a craft you can continue at home and would love two mornings of calm and creativity.
WHAT YOU'LL MAKE
A beautiful round willow basket with an intricate handle, woven from scratch over two mornings using traditional methods. More ambitious than a single day class — and all the more satisfying for it.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
How to select and prepare willow. Safe use of basketry tools. How to pair the base, stake and weave the sides using a variety of traditional weave patterns. How to finish a neat border. How to attach a more complex handle. Nick will cover basketry terminology and suppliers so you can continue the craft at home.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"It was so much fun! Nick is a fabulous teacher - so patient! The food that Alison made was also amazing. I'm planning to do a day long class next, so I can sample the lunches too! The class size was perfect and the venue is beautiful and really well set-up. I'll definitely be coming back!" - Kerry
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All willow and materials needed, tools and equipment, and teas, coffee and freshly baked Oast Bakery cakes throughout both mornings.
PLEASE NOTE
Willow must be worked damp — please wear old clothes or bring an apron.
ACCESSIBILITY
Most of our classes are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns please get in touch before booking: info@oaststudio.co.uk
