two-day course

baskets from the beach


location: nr Bideford, Devon

After a morning beachcombing at Welcombe Mouth, incorporate your findings with willow to create an individual basket with a real sense of place. Basic basket weaving techniques such as pairing, waling and randing will be taught, making this a project suitable for both beginners and improvers.

The tutor is Lin Lovekin.

Participants should bring:

  • Sharp penknife
  • Sharp pair of secateurs
  • A bodkin if you have one
  • A towel for wrapping willow in
  • Warm clothes or an extra layer
  • Cost of materials approx £5.00

dates: see 'book online' below

more on basketry, willow & rush

how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a 10am start each day
depart:
 
4pm each day
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
pen and notebook; work clothes; equipment - see above; food for lunch - see below
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£95 - plus you can book accommodation at the same time if required - see below for prices
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
bed & breakfast / camping:
 
(for the nights before course days) single room £25 per night; double room £50 per night; single bed in shared room £15 per night; camping is £8 per night

lunch:

 

Please bring a contribution to a shared ploughman's lunch such as cheese, quiche, cold meats, bread, salad, fruit or a cake, for every day of the course.

car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


the venue is a medieval farmhouse near the beautiful North Devon / Cornish coast