weekend course

basketmaking

venue: Old Chapel Farm, Powys, Wales

Tutor Pippa Scott has lived in the hills of mid-Wales for 32 years, keeps bees and grows vegetables. She has made baskets for 12 years, practises willow growing and harvesting , is involved in living willow projects for gardens and schools and also makes willow coffins and coracles.
 
In this basketmaking workshop you will become familiar with the wonderful nature of willow as a material. You will learn traditional techniques for making square baskets, practice borders and handles and learn about the growing, harvesting and preparation of willow for use. The course is suitable for beginers and those with some experience.

The non-residential price includes materials, lunches and refreshments; the residential price includes accommodation in shared (single-sex) rooms or yurt (please bring sleeping bag), plus all meals. Free camping also available.

Residential participants can arrive from 5pm on Friday, with an evening meal at 7pm.

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how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
5pm Friday residential; 10am Saturday non-residential
depart:
  
4pm Sunday
directions:
  
click here for a map and directions to Old Chapel Farm
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; sleeping bag
let us know:
  
if you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs
price:
  
£120 (includes lunch);
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
accommodation:
 
£70 extra for Fri and Sat eve, includes breakfast and evening meals
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

on this course you will learn the techniques involved in making beautiful but functional and strong baskets like this log basket......

 

 


.....or these fruit baskets

 

 

 


....or these hamper-type baskets