Our 18th June Workshop is Willow Frame Baskets presented by Mel Bastier of Out to Learn Willow.
What could be more satisfying than making your own beautiful willow basket. On our workshop participants will be shown how to weave a frame basket with a selection of coloured willow using a variety of traditional weaving techniques.
Participants will have an already prepared frame and ribs to make their baskets but there will also be a practical demonstration on making willow frames for participants to use at a later date.
During the workshop you will be taught about the cultivation and uses of willow, preparation and selection of materials.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and all necessary tools are provided.
Out to Learn Willow provides both living willow and dried willow workshops for adults, children and young people within a variety of educational and community settings. The company was set up in 2006 by Clare Revera and Mel Bastier whose enthusiasm in working with the natural and entirely sustainable material of willow had quickly grown into an obsession. They are passionate about reviving the ancient tradition of willow weaving and passing on the traditional skills associated with the craft through quality instruction and empathetic support.
We foster creativity and care for the environment by encouraging a completely hands-on involvement in our workshops and we passionately believe in the holistic, artistic, creative and therapeutic benefits of working with such a forgiving and flexible material. Our craft workshops provide a fundamental connection with nature and our past.
For more information about living willow workshops or our willow courses visit www.outtolearnwillow.co.uk or contact either Clare or Mel on 01656 880514/881007.
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