Basketry
Most basket workshops are a full day or can be a split over two days (2 x 3 hr sessions). This can be a slightly more relaxing experience.
Round stake & strand basket
I love working with brown willow (bark on) when making baskets so they have a rather rustic appearance and texture. Different varieties of willow can be used to give some contrast in colour. Depending on your ability and experience you may be able to add a handle but on a first basket it is a more fulfilling experience to go without as it can be quite intense and can make the day feel rather rushed. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to make even better baskets and to learn new techniques.
Polish asymmetrical basket
This interesting style of basket is actually one of the easier styles to weave and makes for a more relaxing day as attempting a full basket can actually be quite intense!
It has a wooden base and handle. Normally made out of hazel but if you have any interesting off cuts or pieces of drift wood these can be really effective.
Framed basket
This 'berry basket' is a version of a very old design, in fact it is considered to be one of the earliest forms of basket ever made. The basket is perfect for foraging as it is light enough to carry easily and deep enough to hold a good quantity of plants etc. These baskets are strong and will continue to be useful for years to come. Slight variations of the design and shape can be achieved.
This 'berry basket' is a version of a very old design, in fact it is considered to be one of the earliest forms of basket ever made. The basket is perfect for foraging as it is light enough to carry easily and deep enough to hold a good quantity of plants etc. These baskets are strong and will continue to be useful for years to come. Slight variations of the design and shape can be achieved.
Laundry or log basket with a wooden base
Are you fed up with cheap plastic laundry baskets breaking so quickly? This laundry basket has an oval wooden base making it really tough and hard wearing. This type of basket can be made with a round or oval base. The size and style of the main basket can be varied to your specifications, the handles can be set within the weave or externally as in the picture.
Are you fed up with cheap plastic laundry baskets breaking so quickly? This laundry basket has an oval wooden base making it really tough and hard wearing. This type of basket can be made with a round or oval base. The size and style of the main basket can be varied to your specifications, the handles can be set within the weave or externally as in the picture.
Oval shopper
Oval baskets can be quite a challenge so I suggest you only attempt this style if you have previously made a basket. This one has been made with steamed willow which gives it this lovely dark colour.
Oval baskets can be quite a challenge so I suggest you only attempt this style if you have previously made a basket. This one has been made with steamed willow which gives it this lovely dark colour.
Gathering basket/flower basket
This lovely fairly simple basket is great for gathering veg or flowers. This can be made on a half day workshop.
This lovely fairly simple basket is great for gathering veg or flowers. This can be made on a half day workshop.
Round tray basket
This lovely tray basket is great for serving bread etc. The style of border would depend on your ability but would look equally as beautiful!
This lovely tray basket is great for serving bread etc. The style of border would depend on your ability but would look equally as beautiful!
Framed platter
This framed platter is very useful for all sorts of things and has the advantage of not taking so long to make as a full basket! Slight variations of the design can be achieved.
This framed platter is very useful for all sorts of things and has the advantage of not taking so long to make as a full basket! Slight variations of the design can be achieved.
Simple willow platter
This is a simpler version of a willow platter, equally as useful. This can be made on a general weaving workshop. It is also suitable for larger groups. If you are interested in this idea please contact me so we can discuss your requirements.
This is a simpler version of a willow platter, equally as useful. This can be made on a general weaving workshop. It is also suitable for larger groups. If you are interested in this idea please contact me so we can discuss your requirements.
