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WILLOW FRAME BASKET
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£75
10:00 - 17:00 Tutor: Louise Arthur Teas/Coffee included |
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ABOUT THE COURSE
Willow weaving training course in the Hampshire South Downs. Participants will make a hand woven gypsy style frame basket from sustainable locally grown willow. Use your basket for gathering berries, mushrooms, eggs, herbs or displaying treasures.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- Skills in willow basket making techniques
- Knowledge on how to select suitable materials
- Understanding of how to grade, dry, store and soak willow
- Knowledge about the ecological credentials of willow
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
Those with some manual dexterity, hand strength and patience!
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
- Warm work clothes, plus waterproofs/sun hat. This course will take place outdoors in our Woodland Classroom.
- Apron
- Sharp secateurs
- Packed lunch or lunch is available from The Beech Cafe on site
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Louise Arthur specialises in willow weaving and environmental education. She is highly skilled at making baskets from sustainable local willow and foraged hedgerow materials. These natural, biodegradable, little gems reflect the biodiversity of our countryside hedges and range in colour, texture and form. Louise is an exceptional teacher who has years of experience running outdoor education sessions with the Forestry Commission and at The Sustainability Centre. As an experienced workshop leader, she is passionate about sharing her love of willow crafts with adults and children.
Check Out Accommodation
You can get 20% discount on accommodation when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us
