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Basketry

Round stake & strand basket

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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 you may be able to add a handle.  This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to make even better baskets and to learn new techniques.  This basket can be made on a full day workshop, a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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 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 basket can be made on a full day workshop, a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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Log basket with a wooden base

This log 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 are set within the weave at the top of the basket.  This basket can be made on a full day workshop, a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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Gathering basket/flower basket

This lovely fairly simple basket is great for gathering veg or flowers.  This basket could be made on full day workshop, part of a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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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 basket could be made on full day workshop, part of a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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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! Depending on your ability and therefore the time available you may be able to add a handle.  Slight variations of the design can be achieved.  This could be made on part of a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or at an evening class.

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Simple willow platter

This is a simpler version of a willow platter, equally as useful.  This can be made on a general weaving course.  It is also suitable for larger groups.  If you are interested in this idea please contact me so we can discuss your requirements.

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