Details
Why not come join Flo to make your first basket this summer? This course will introduce you to the basic principles of basket weaving by taking you through a step-by-step process to create your own shallow basket. You will learn:
how to prepare willow for weaving
how to select suitable material
how to make a round base
how to choose stakes and stake up
how to weave a border and trim your basket
Best of all, not only will gain all this knowledge, but you’ll come away a beautifully woven willow basket of your very own.
Learning these skills will give you the foundation to attempt future baskets to your own design!
Instructions
The course will begin at 9.30am and end at 4.30pm.
The outside workshop is covered to protect from the rain, but it can get cold. Please check the weather forecast before coming and dress appropriately.
Hot drinks and snacks are provided, but please bring your own lunch. There is a microwave available for heating up meals.
Parking/Entrance Details: If coming by car, please part in Begbrook Social Club and then enter via the side gate to the main entrance. If walking, cycling or taking the bus (bus stops nearby) then please enter via the side gate.
To book, follow this link to the Treen to Treen website…