Basketry
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 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.
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.
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.
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. This basket needs a day and half or can be made on a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or on an evening class over a period of weeks. The cost of this extended workshop is £120
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. This basket needs a day and half or can be made on a 4 week course on a Tuesday morning for Frome Community Education or on an evening class over a period of weeks. The cost of this extended workshop is £120
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. This basket could be made on full day workshop, on a longer course or at an evening class.
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. This basket could be made on full day workshop, on a longer course or at an evening class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
