frame basket
Treat yourself to a day out in winter to connect with your inner craft maker! Learn to weave natural willow material choosing one of my dried willow frames as a start point, to craft a beautiful simple frame basket of your own. Perfect for elegantly holding your bread, fruit or tools. This beginner workshop will be a max of 6 students, inside, no willow experience needed but crafty hands would be ideal. Materials, tea, coffee etc and a light warm vegan lunch included (GF etc available).
Future Workshops
There will be further workshops later in 2026 - date and basket to be decided. Sign up via my ‘Contact Jo’ button if you would like a notification once the dates are out, or check back in July 2026.
Willow Plant Support Workshop
A workshop where you will be guided to make your choice of a tall climbing plant tower or a plant support for tall flowers or cloche to try to keep the deer away from shorter plants. Class size will be up to 12 students. Along the way you will learn about the types of willow and the tools you use to craft the plant support. Materials, tea & coffee provided.
Round Shallow Tray Basket - January
A workshop where you will be guided to make a round shallow tray basket using a variety of willow, with a flat base and wide border. The size will be diameter 10” to 18” (depending on your preference and speed) and <4” deep. Along the way you will learn about the types of willow and the tools you use to craft the basket. Materials, tea & coffee provided plus a light lunch to keep you going.