one-day course

basketmaking

location: Sheffield

Basketmaking is one of the oldest of all crafts. It pre-dates pottery and cloth weaving, and led to the invention of both.

Samantha Pearce is the tutor, and has been making and teaching about English baskets for over 20 years, using colourful, locally-grown organic willow. She also has 6 years experience in conservation woodland management and is a qualified tutor and holds a City & Guilds in Design

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.

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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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 9.30am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 4.30pm
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  

£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 


 

 



 



 

 

 


the venue is an educational facility in the largest ancient woodland in South Yorkshire