out to learn willow: basket making for beginners · the art of basket making was developed early on...
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Tel: 01639 895636 E-mail: [email protected]
The art of basket making was developed early on in man’s evolution. Early baskets would have been
made with wild materials gathered locally for
harvesting fruit and vegetables or making strong rigid
containers necessary for everyday life. In Britain oak,
hazel and willow were commonly used and the
weaving of willow using different techniques
developed into a profession.
On this course you will learn the techniques to make a beautiful round shopping basket of your own.
The course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who want to want to expand their knowledge of weaves, borders and handles.
Things we will do Learn about the cultivation, harvesting and use of willow as a craft resource. How to sort and prepare materials ready for basket making. Practice the stages of making a traditional stake and strand round basket complete with handle.
By the end of the course participants will:
Know the process of making a small round basket using the traditional stake and strand method.
Gain knowledge of different weaves, borders and putting in a handle to extend their basket making skills.
MP B 4-6 May Fri – Sun £279 £250 £168
Course Overview
Out to Learn Willow: Basket Making for Beginners
A low-carbon footprint building,
Margam Discovery Centre boasts
both natural and made attractions,
such as 600 free roaming deer and
an Iron Age fort, culminating in rich
opportunities for studying.
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Tel: 01639 895636 E-mail: [email protected]
What could be more satisfying then making your own willow basket. The materials that you will be
working with are all completetly natural and the processes have been passed down through the
generations. Your basket will be practical, strong and robust and completely individual to you.
Out to Learn Willow are a small company based in the Vale of Glamorgan, specialising in all aspects of
working with willow. We provide fun and creative willow weaving workshops; beginner’s baskets,
garden structures, willow sculpture, living willow and much more. We are also makers of willow craft
and traditional baskets.
This course officially starts at 6.00pm on the Friday with dinner and registration. Please aim to arrive
between 4:00-5:00, there will be coffee and cake available from 4pm onwards.
Breakfast will be at 8am. The course will end on Sunday at 4:00pm.
Comfortable clothes, we will be sitting down for a lot of the time.
Tools will be provided although you may want to bring a pair of favourite secateurs.
A camera may be useful to record the different stages of basket making.
If you’ve already made a few baskets and have your own tools, you’re welcome to bring them.
From the tutor:
Materials that you will be working with are entirely natural and more often than not, you
will use damp soaked willow so please wear appropriate clothing - nothing too smart and
definitely no white!
All tools and materials will be provided and you will take home whatever you make.
Provisional bookings can be made by telephoning the centre on 01639 895636, by e-mail at [email protected] or by completing the online form on the FSC website: www.field-studies-council.org . You will then be asked to complete a booking form, located within the relevant brochure or available to print off from the FSC website.
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