Traditional Berry Basket Willow Craft Workshop
Learn the Art of Willow Basket Weaving
Spend a day reconnecting with nature and learning the rhythmic, meditative process of working with English willow. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your weaving skills, this immersive workshop provides the space, tools, and expertise you need.
You will learn the techniques used to weave your very own basket from a selection of styles available.
You will learn about willow, how it is grown, how to prepare willow, and the traditional basket-weaving techniques used. A selection of specialist willow varieties are used to make our baskets; there are various colours too.
We aim to introduce different basket workshops over time. We work as small groups of between 3 and 6.
Sustainable Craft courses in the Surrey Hills
Join Lorraine in her open air workshop, the Birtley Woodland Art Space within the stunning 48-acre privately owned, Birtley Estate in Bramley, near Guildford. This inspiring venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides the perfect backdrop for our workshops and training courses.
Suitable for beginners
All our workshops are designed with beginners in mind.
Although Willow Weaving is a very good exercise for your hands. If you suffer from arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, please talk to Lorraine first before booking.
Willow
All our workshops include sufficient Willow for the selected basket.
Additional Willow can be prepared and purchased as an add-on extra when booking your workshops or purchased on the day if available. This is for those wishing to practise what they have learned in the workshop later, at home, or if required for a bigger basket.
What’s included
- All materials to make your basket will be provided. See the booking ticket for more information.
- Complimentary Tea and Coffee available at all locations.
- Additional add-on Willow bundles available to purchase.
Note Taking
Please bring your own notebook and pen to take notes and draw diagrams if you wish during the workshop, as we do not provide handouts.
Lorraine is a member of the Basket Maker’s Association
