2 day asymmetrical basket making course, with Joe Gregory

Description

Time: 10.00am-4.30pm Learn to weave one of my most popular basketmaking courses, the Asymmetrical Willow Basket. This is a great basket for an absolute beginner and for those with some basketry skills more complicated weaves can be achieved on this course. Over the two days you’ll have the opportunity to use different willows and learn different weaving techniques to achieve a truly unique basket that will look fabulous in any setting. If you have a special piece of wood of your own (who doesn’t!) please bring it to the course and you can incorporate it into your handle. But if you don’t have a special piece of wood you can choose from one of my pieces in the workshop. This is a wonderful immersive workshop where you will have time to understand the process of weaving and to go away with something you can be truly proud of. Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience a lovely way to spend a couple of days. Come alone and meet other crafty folk or come with a friend or two for a special day together. This course does require some strength and old clothes should be worn for the course. The Willows tea and coffee house on the ground floor of the building will keep you refreshed during your course with the selection of rainforest alliance coffee, ethical loose teas, award-winning cakes and a small selection of savouries.

What's included in the price?

All tools and materials.

Cancellation policy

Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative with Nature Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I’m a willow basket maker, sculptor and teacher. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table my skill grew organically alongside my growing children and my work teaching for the Workers Education Association and as a Forest School Leader. Over the years weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. From 2014 I made weaving my main profession. I teach sculpture and basket making for a number of larger organisations nationally, occasionally internationally and from my own venue in West Yorkshire. I’ve worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching pretty much anybody from young children to those recovering from serious illness or injury. With the right support I believe weaving is for everyone! My classes are suitable for beginners to more advanced weavers. I’m proud to be able to say a third of my students are returning students. I’ve helped many people on their journey to become professional and serious hobbyists and I’m developing new resources all the time to open up this craft to as many people as I can.