ABOUT THE COURSE
Learn how to weave this stunning willow backpack on this friendly two day course with expert tutor, Amanda Rayner, who is a featured artisan in Kate Humble's book, Home Made. This course is run at our environmental education centre in the Hampshire South Downs.
Depending on your experience, you can choose to make a slightly smaller foraging basket or something a little larger to use for shopping. This open-topped basket is created on a 'D'-shaped base and, after putting on the upsett and bottom wale, you will be shown how to start the rands. Several rounds of randing will gradually build-up the body of the basket, these can be varied using different coloured willow to give a unique look to your basket. After laying a border with the uprights, you will then be ready to join the the shoulder straps (leather or vegan leather) to complete this beautiful and practical basket which you can proudly to wear home!
Depending on your experience, you can choose to make a slightly smaller foraging basket or something a little larger to use for shopping. This open-topped basket is created on a 'D'-shaped base and, after putting on the upsett and bottom wale, you will be shown how to start the rands. Several rounds of randing will gradually build-up the body of the basket, these can be varied using different coloured willow to give a unique look to your basket. After laying a border with the uprights, you will then be ready to join the the shoulder straps (leather or vegan leather) to complete this beautiful and practical basket which you can proudly to wear home!
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- Skills in crafting with willow
- Knowledge on how to select suitable materials
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Adult improvers or nimble-fingered beginners with manual dexterity, hand strength and patience! Beginners are advised to choose a smaller basket, your tutor will be able to recommend on the day.
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]
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 or buy from our onsite Beech Cafe
- This course will take place indoors.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
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.
www.wyldwoodwillow.co.uk
www.wyldwoodwillow.co.uk
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.
