MYDDFAI - Small Willow handbag with Catalan base
Schedule
Fri Sep 27 2024 at 10:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Myddfai Community Hall & Visitor Centre | Ammanford, WA
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This is a 1-day small willow shoulder bag workshop - based on our popular 2-day large shoulder basket workshop. Some previous experience would be beneficial.Come and weave your own oval-based basket with a selection of our own and Somerset willow - a perfect size for a day out. You can complete the basket with 2 handles or a shoulder strap - not included in the price.
What you will learn:
How to weave the Catalan-style base using a pre-formed hoop and turn up the sides
How to weave the sides with a selection of weaves - 3-rod wale, French rand
How to weave a border to finish the basket
Maximum of 8 attendees
10.30am - 4.30pm ish
£65 per person including all materials and tools. Additional charge for leather handles/straps or bring your own.
About the tutor: Justine Burgess of West Wales Willows.
Justine is a full-time willow weaver based in West Wales. On her smallholding in Carmarthenshire, she grows around 260 varieties of willow, and has been awarded National Plant Collection of Salix from Plant Heritage. Justine is a member of the Basketmakers Association (UK), Heritage Crafts, The National Basketry Organization (USA) and Plant Heritage.
This workshop will be held at: Pwerdy Powerhouse, Chapel Street, Pont Tyweli, Llandysul, SA44 4AH
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Where is it happening?
Myddfai Community Hall & Visitor Centre, Myddfai Community Hall, Llandovery, SA20 0JD, United Kingdom,Llandovery, AmmanfordEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
