Willow Rope Weave Basket Course

WILLOW ROPE WEAVE BASKET COURSE
Course Information

Sat 13th to Sun 14th April 2019 - Cancelled
10:00 - 17:00
£135 Non-residential
Tutor: Louise Arthur
Teas/Coffee included

ABOUT THE COURSE

A willow basket making weekend course in the Hampshire South Downs. Make a beautiful contemporary willow basket with rope weave siding. Participants will use waling patterns to create a dense rope effect on a round base. Some previous experience of willow weaving required.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE PARTICIPANTS

Development of skills in basket making
Knowledge on how to select suitable materials
Understanding of how to grade, dry, store and soak willow

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

Some previous experience of willow weaving required. Good manual dexterity, hand strength and patience is required. Contact our Courses Team if you have any questions.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

Wear old trousers and suitable clothing for the weather. This course will take place outdoors in our Woodland Classroom.
Sharp secateurs if you have some

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 excellent 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 enjoys sharing her love of willow crafts with adults and children.

"Louise was generous with her time and resources and was an excellent teacher. Wonderful day!."

"Louise is a brilliant teacher. She explains things very clearly and is very supportive. Thanks so much."