ABOUT THE COURSE
Join us for this day course and learn how to create your own decorative asymmetric willow basket topped with a rustic driftwood-type handle at our Centre in the Hampshire South Downs. Our friendly tutor, Amanda Rayner, will take you through the stages and different techniques involved with weaving this basket offering help where needed.
Amanda will show you how to weave a round base using a simple 2-rod pairing weave then you will tackle putting on the upset waling. Following on, you will discover how to weave a double and triple French rand – the simple track border and, to finish, the rustic handle will be attached using a Japanese knot.
At the end of the course, proudly take your beautiful basket home. These sculptural baskets are a fabulous piece for around the home or out and about.
Amanda will show you how to weave a round base using a simple 2-rod pairing weave then you will tackle putting on the upset waling. Following on, you will discover how to weave a double and triple French rand – the simple track border and, to finish, the rustic handle will be attached using a Japanese knot.
At the end of the course, proudly take your beautiful basket home. These sculptural baskets are a fabulous piece for around the home or out and about.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- Skills in crafting with willow
- Knowledge on how to select suitable materials
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Beginners or improvers with some manual dexterity, hand strength and patience! Please note: willow weaving is a tough workout for the hands, if you have a hand/wrist injury/arthritis, this course may not be for you. If in doubt, please contact the courses team for further advice - [email protected]
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
- Work clothes
- Apron
- Sharp secateurs
- A packed lunch
- This course will take place indoors.
- Please make sure your vehicle has room to take your sculpture home!
ABOUT THE TUTOR
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Amanda Rayner set up Wyldwood Willow in 2000 in the aim of encouraging others to take up weaving. Since then she has been running willow workshops all across the southwest and teaches at Humble by Nature just outside Monmouth. As well as teaching, Amanda takes on a wonderful array of willow commissions, from arrow quivers to garden sculptures, baskets to coffins.
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Check Out Accommodation
You can get 10% discount when you stay with us during your course for 2 nights or more in our campsite or eco lodge. Please call us on 01730 823166 to make your accommodation booking. Our reception is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
