Willow Basket Making Workshop with Hedges and Hurdles

Join Lorraine for a one or two-day Willow Basket Craft Experience Day Workshop suitable for beginners.

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.

PRIVATE TUITION

We can also provide private tuition for small groups. Make contact to discuss and arrange a date to suit.

SUITABILITY

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.

MEMBERS TICKETS

We offer member tickets for those wishing to undertake 5 basket making workshops at a reduced rate. Once membership has been set up you can select the workshops of your choice.

You can purchase a membership ticket via the Hedges and Hurdles website under the Basket Making Calendar list. These can also be gifted to others.

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