Make A Wonderful Willow Basket – EXTRA DATE

Tutor: Jess Wilkinson

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 10 people.

Full Day

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Working with willow and other hedgerow plants this workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of willow weaving and by the end of the day you’ll have created your own unique basket.

– Learn about the properties of different hedgerow materials
– Select suitable materials for basket making
– Be able to weave a simple basket from a wide range of materials

 

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Bring your own secateurs if you have them, but it isn't essential as tools will be provided. Make sure you are wearing clothes that you don't mind messing up and if you have sensitive hands bring some gardening gloves.

This is an intensive day that will take its toll on your hands so leave the manicure until the week after!

“Jess was really helpful and patient when things didn’t quite look how they should do! Just a really lovely day out - perfect me time, thank you!”

– Louise

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