WILLOW BASKET MAKING – Saturday 09.30-16.00 (Summer Term 14/06/25)
Willow Basket Making - Saturday 09.30-16.00
COURSE DETAILS AND AIMS:
We will use willow as a material to make a small round basket with a
simple trac border.
SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
No qualifications are required, however you do need reasonable
dexterity and strength in your hands in order to be able to manipulate
the willow for a full day. Please let me know if you are hard of hearing,
so I can ensure you hear everything you need to fully participate in the
course.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR FIRST CLASS:
All materials and equipment will be supplied.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Willow is a natural material and has been stored in a garage and soaked
in an outdoor tank. Please wear older clothes (eg gardening clothes)
to the course or bring an apron. Wash hands before eating after
handling the willow.
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR: CATHERINE TREGASKES
I have been working with willow for more than 15 years and run
basketry demonstrations at events as well as teaching a variety of
courses with willow and soft basketry materials.