Wild Cordage & Coil Basketry Workshop

Name: Wild Cordage & Coil Basketry Workshop
Start: 2024-09-15T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-15T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Butser Ancient Farm

Schedule

Sun Sep 15 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Butser Ancient Farm | Waterlooville, EN

Learn to use foraged, wild-growing plants to make prehistoric twine, and start work on a coil basket! Guided by heritage craftsperson Kat Wootton, you’ll discover the history of this prehistoric craft, learn to extract the natural fibres from various plants, discover ancient methods of cordage-making, and work your new cordage into a simple coil basket.
📅 One-day workshop, 10am - 2:30pm with a break for lunch
🧵Learn ancient techniques to make your own cordage
🌱 Work with a variety of plants like horseradish and nettles
🧺Discover how to make a simple coil basket
☀️ Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
🎟️ Tickets £50