Basket making courses
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Join one of my courses to make a basket of your own.
You can never have enough baskets.....and if you can make them yourself they are even better!! All courses are suitable for beginners or those who have some experience. We will be using a variety of coloured willows and every basket will be unique. You will also learn about the different types of willow used in basket making and how to prepare them for use....ready for your next basket. All tools and materials will be provided and everyone will take home their basket. I can run any of these courses for 2 or more people on most days at your convenience. Please contact me if you are interested in a different date. For all courses, pay the full cost to secure your place. Cancellation policy: Deposits can only be refunded if your place is filled. Covid 19: if you are unable to attend due to covid, you will be able to rebook a later course or have a refund. If I am unable to run the course due to covid you will be able to rebook a new date or have a refund. |
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Christmas decorations made from freshly harvested willow
Canton Saturday November 26th or Saturday December 3rd Half day 9.30 - 12.30 or 1 - 4pm Full day 9.30 - 4pm More dates may be available for groups of 3 or more, please ask. We harvest willow in the winter when the bark is at its brightest, and it's perfect for colourful Christmas decorations. We will make stars, trees, wreaths and other decorations made from fresh willow and reindeer and angels from other willow. Cost half day £28 per person, full day £50 per person, including materials and light refreshments. For the full day please bring your own lunch. To book contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk. |
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Round basket with a woven base
Saturday August 20th
Canton
A one day course to learn the basics of a stake and strand basket using a variety of coloured willow. You will learn a number of basic basketry techniques and take home a basket of your own.
£50 per person, to include materials and light refreshments. Please bring your own lunch.
To book or for more details, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Saturday August 20th
Canton
A one day course to learn the basics of a stake and strand basket using a variety of coloured willow. You will learn a number of basic basketry techniques and take home a basket of your own.
£50 per person, to include materials and light refreshments. Please bring your own lunch.
To book or for more details, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Spiral basket
Saturday September 10th 10am - 4pm
Canton
A full day course to make a novelty spiral basket, using a variety of coloured willow.
£50 per person, including all materials and light refreshments.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Asymmetrical basket
Canton
A full day course to make an asymmetrical basket with a wooden handle, using a variety of coloured willow.
£50 per person, including all materials and light refreshments.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Frame basket or trug with handle
Frame baskets are a traditional way of making a basket.
This is 1 day course to learn the basics and make yourself a fruit bowl, a bread basket or a garden trug, using a variety of coloured willow.
£50 per person, to include materials and light refreshments. please bring your own lunch.
To book or for more details, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Frame baskets are a traditional way of making a basket.
This is 1 day course to learn the basics and make yourself a fruit bowl, a bread basket or a garden trug, using a variety of coloured willow.
£50 per person, to include materials and light refreshments. please bring your own lunch.
To book or for more details, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Sunflower
Saturday 18th June 10am to 1pm
Canton
On this course we will be making a willow sunflower for hanging or putting on a stick, suitable for indoors or outdoors. It's a fun thing to make, but also gives you an opportunity to practise making a round basket base.
£28 per person. Tools and materials supplied plus tea coffee and cake.
contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk for more details or to book.
Saturday 18th June 10am to 1pm
Canton
On this course we will be making a willow sunflower for hanging or putting on a stick, suitable for indoors or outdoors. It's a fun thing to make, but also gives you an opportunity to practise making a round basket base.
£28 per person. Tools and materials supplied plus tea coffee and cake.
contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk for more details or to book.
Willow structure for the garden
9.30 to 12.30 or
1pm to 4
Canton
Get ready for the summer season in the garden with a willow plant support. Great for peas, beans etc.
£28 per person, including all materials and light refreshments.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
9.30 to 12.30 or
1pm to 4
Canton
Get ready for the summer season in the garden with a willow plant support. Great for peas, beans etc.
£28 per person, including all materials and light refreshments.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Birdfeeder and wind spiral
Saturday 15th October 2022
9.30 to 12.30
Canton
These lovely little conical baskets can be used outside for feeding the birds with fat balls, inside to hang up in the kitchen with garlic or lemons, or perhaps in the bathroom with soaps. This basket uses several basketry techniques and is a good introduction to willow weaving.
Add a little something to you garden with a willow wind spiral.
£28 per person, including all necessary materials and tools.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Saturday 15th October 2022
9.30 to 12.30
Canton
These lovely little conical baskets can be used outside for feeding the birds with fat balls, inside to hang up in the kitchen with garlic or lemons, or perhaps in the bathroom with soaps. This basket uses several basketry techniques and is a good introduction to willow weaving.
Add a little something to you garden with a willow wind spiral.
£28 per person, including all necessary materials and tools.
To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
Basket making in the woods
with Roundhouse Partnership Saturday 14th May 2022 10 til 4 COURSE FULL Join us in our beautiful woods in the Vale of Glamorgan for a day of basket making, birdsong, relaxation and cake. (Shelter available if wet!) £50 per person, including all materials, tools and light refreshments, (bring your own lunch). To book or for more details, contact sarah@serenwillow.co.uk This venue is in a woodland, with rough or muddy paths for access. The facilities are limited but include a compost toilet, and a shelter in the event of bad weather. If you have a group of 3 - 8 people who would like to do basketmaking in the woods please contact me to arrange. |
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Planting living willow structures
with Roundhouse Partnership
Ely
In this course you will learn how to plant a living willow fence called a fedge and a small tunnel. We will be planting at our field in Ely. There may be an option to buy a kit to plant your own structure.
THis is a half day course, which will run from 10 - 1.
Cost includes materials, tools and light refreshments.
To book, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
The field where we will plant is quite rough terrain and has no facilities available. Access is via a rough track.
with Roundhouse Partnership
Ely
In this course you will learn how to plant a living willow fence called a fedge and a small tunnel. We will be planting at our field in Ely. There may be an option to buy a kit to plant your own structure.
THis is a half day course, which will run from 10 - 1.
Cost includes materials, tools and light refreshments.
To book, contact Sarah Lart sarah@serenwillow.co.uk
The field where we will plant is quite rough terrain and has no facilities available. Access is via a rough track.
