Introduction to making a traditional hens basket

Name: Introduction to making a traditional hens basket
Start: 2026-05-24T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-24T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Rural Skills Centre

Schedule

Sun May 24 2026 at 09:30 am to 05:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Rural Skills Centre | Newport, WA

For my City and Guilds basketry course in 2019, I began looking at the hen basket for my traditional piece. I fell in love with the history surrounding it , extending from medieval times through to the current day. It has been referred to as a hoisting basket, an ose basket, a hen basket, a gathering basket, a Bardot basket and even a Skye basket. In school, it was my cookery basket!
This introduction to making a hen basket workshop will take you through the process of making the framework and weaving the basket itself. It is a beautiful basket and a wonderful skill to learn.
As part of the workshop, you will learn about:
• The historical significance of the hen basket and its uses as an agricultural basket;
• Creating hoops for the framework of the hen basket;
• Joining the hoops;
• Inserting primary, secondary and tertiary ribs;
• Weaving (randing) in framework bacskets;
• Packing to establish even progress; and
• Picking off/finishing your hen basket.
The Rural Skills Centre will provide:
• All materials and equipment to make your Hen Basket;
• Tea, coffee and lots of homemade cake;
• A light lunch (please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements;
• Parking; and
• Accessible facilities.
110 pp
Limited spaces available
Secure your spot by visiting: https://ruralskillscentre.co.uk/product/introduction-to-making-a-traditional-hen-basket/