Willow courses

As well as my own courses at my workshop in Froghall Wharf or at Foxt Village Hall, I teach at The Gardeners Bothy, Staunton Harold, Greenwood Days and Zantium Arts. Courses are marked as suitable for beginners or intermediates, materials, drinks and biscuits are included. Booking is essential as places are limited to 8 to ensure sufficient tuition time. Vouchers can be used on the courses that are starred.

Please bear in mind that basketmaking is very hard on the hands. If you suffer from hand, wrist, finger or shoulder problems it may not be the course for you.

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More new courses for 2024 will be added through the year.  To book onto courses, see the details below (read carefully as some are not suitable for beginners) then please head to my shop, select the right course and book on and pay. If its not on the shop yet, just ping me an email wheatcroftwillow@googlemail.com

Voucher holders please email me and I will book you on.

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See below for cancellation policy.

 

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Progressive teaching programme

If you want to take your basketmaking further then more structured learning can be arranged with me in my workshop. We can cover materials preparation and selection and well as the techniques to make whatever baskets style you wish, working progressively towards set goals and building on your skills.

One to one tuition £200 per day in my workshop plus materials

up to 3 people in the workshop. £100 per person plus materials

Contact me to book

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Willow basket courses 2024.

All courses are at Foxt Village Hall, ST10 2HN or in my workshop at Froghall Wharf unless otherwise stated

 

 

Berry basket course – Saturday 17th August. 9.30 -5. £90 COURSE FULL

 Make a sweet little berry basket with a plain handle to collect all your foraging spoils, nuts, berries or for holding spoons or eggs in the kitchen. A useful little basket you will keep picking up and using. We will make round bases, add stakes and using a weave called waling, work up the sides, weave a simple border then add a plain handle and peg in place. Suitable for beginners and intermediates.

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Beginners basketmaking - Saturday 26th October - 9.30-5. £90 Foxt Village Hall

Make a round basket for your table or a wider, flatter tray for fruit, bread or hanging on the wall. We will make round bases, add stakes and using a weave called waling, work up the sides and weave a simple trac border to finish off.  Suitable for beginners and early improvers.

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Beginners and improvers basketmaking make a round shopping basket with a strong wrapped handle 2 days. Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November £180 - Foxt Village Hall 9.30-5 ish

Make a round basket with a wrapped handle over two days. We will make round bases, add stakes and using a weave called waling, work up the sides using a variety of different weaves and colours. We will then weave a strong rod border, taking lots of time to make the border neat. We then add a strong handle and wrap to keep it in place.

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Christmas willow - 2 dates £70 per day 10 til 4 - Foxt Village Hall Friday 15th November or Saturday 23rd November

You will make a selection of Christmas themed willow items, several woven stars, a Christmas tree and some little reindeer. You will be using home grown, colourful willows from my willow bed, some Somerset willow and other natural materials.

Lots of festive snacks and a lovely way to spend the day crafting for Christmas.

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Course cancellation policy

If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

If you cancel more than 4 weeks before the course, your fee can be refunded minus a £25 cancellation fee.

Less than 4 weeks and I cannot offer a refund, although if I can fill your place, you may transfer your course to another course of similar value later in the year.

Less than 7 days and unfortunately I cannot offer refunds. Course fees are non-refundable. No refunds can be made to those who fail to attend a course in full or in part.

You may send someone in your place, in which case we will need their contact details in advance

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