location: SheffieldBasketmaking is one of the oldest of all crafts. It pre-dates pottery and cloth weaving, and led to the invention of both. Spend a day with Sam Pearce and Ray Lister, who have been making and teaching about English baskets for over 20 years, using colourful, locally-grown organic willow. Each student will craft his or her own frame basket. This style of basket uses the oldest of techniques, and is a very achievable basket, even with no previous experience necessary. This type of basket also lends itself well to the use of wild / garden / hedgerow materials. Not just for ornament - you can harvest your own willow, and make a big, strong, useful basket in a day; and much quicker when you get good at it. Join us in a woodland shelter, sit by a wood stove and weave your basket. Please bring outdoor clothes and boots, and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided. dates: see 'book online' below
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arrive: |
for a 9.30am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes the next day at 4.30pm |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch |
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price: |
£120 |
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lunch: |
bring
a packed lunch |
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