Willow Basket making – Saturday 9.30-16.00 (Summer Term)
Willow Basket making - Saturday 9.30-16.00
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. 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
ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS (IF APPLICABLE):
There will be a cost of £5 per person for materials which will be included
in the cost of the course.
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. You can visit me at Cambridge Open Studios in July of each
year.