one-day course

willow basket weaving

location: nr East Grinstead, Sussex

This  one-day course will enable participants to learn the techniques of making a frame willow basket - man’s earliest type of basket.  

This type of basket can easily be made at home with material collected from the garden or hedgerow.  

This course will be conducted by Christine Llewellyn and is open to a maximum of 10 people.

The course runs from 10.00am prompt until 17.00 with tea/coffee breaks and lunch provided.

Special Requirements: All tools will be provided.  However, secateurs are used during this course so if you do have your own favourite pair, please bring these along.  It is advisable to wear trousers. 

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
see above; pen and notebook
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£100
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
 
provided
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 


the venue is 5 acres of ancient woodland in the High Weald of Sussex, with forest gardens, yurt camping and wildlife pond