2 Day Traditional English Round Basket

Over 2 days you will create an English stake-and-strand basket this will be either a decent size willow shopper or a medium log basket. Methods and techniques will include a tied slath base, English rand weave and a traditional Somerset handle. You will also learn how to grow, harvest and prepare your willow ready for weaving.

DATE: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th February.

This Willow Day Workshop is suitable for beginners and those with existing willow weaving experience. Just bring along lots of enthusiasm and by the end of the two days you will be taking home your basket!

Passionate about willow basketry and traditional craftsmanship professional designer – maker - teacher Sarah Le Breton concentrates on handcrafting work that marries heritage basket forms and traditional English techniques to create stylish products for modern living.

Based in Devon for over a decade Sarah has organised and taught her Willow Day Workshops throughout the South West enabling you to discover this wonderful craft form and create your own beautiful baskets.

TO BOOK:

Head to www.sarahlebreton.co.uk/workshops and click on ‘Make a Booking Enquiry’ button. 

COST:

£175 per person. Price includes refreshments and all materials. 

DETAILS:

9.15 arrival for 9.30am start - 5.30pm finish (approximately). Maximum of 8 participants per day.  Tools provided. Venue - Chevithorne Village Hall Devon EX16 7PU (15 minutes from M5 junction 27)

LUNCH:

I’ve teamed up with the nearby amazing Lost Kitchen restaurant (www.lostkitchen.co.uk) who have created a special lunch menu for you of mezze salad freshly baked Focaccia homemade cake and a Luscombe drink. Lunch payable on the day by card or cash.

T&C's & Accessibility: 

It is your responsibility to read workshop terms &conditions on my website at the time of booking these include the cancellation and change of date policy. If you have accessibility needs please contact me before booking your workshop.

Host or Publisher Sarah Le Breton Willow