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Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

Kindling basket

Choosing the handle

Kindling basket with handle

Add a handle. (made on the course)

Perfect for plants or waste paper bins

Two baskets made on the course

Add different materials.

Bobbiny (recycled clothing) inserted in the weave.

A variety of different coloured threads and willow.

Leather Handles, an optional extra.

A variety of different coloured willows and white cane.

Spiralled border with handle

Round wood based basket with turmeric dyed cane and ivy handle.

Description

Brian and Nicki love teaching a variety of willow weaving courses in the beautiful Surrey Hills near Dorking. This is a great introduction to working with willow as we weave from a wooden base to create a beautiful woven round basket. Perfect to use as a storage basket, kindling basket or for a beautiful house plant. With or without a handle it is a great first basket. Learning trac borders, three rod wale and french randing a your basket will be functional and stylish. We offer different coloured willows and a variety of other materials including, cane, coloured threads and sea grass so it will be very individual. This basket workshop is ideal for beginners and we also cover where to source the materials and how to prepare them for use. Basket making requires some strength in you fingers and hands and is not suitable if you suffer with arthritis.

What's included in the price?

All materials are included with a choice of handles, that we have collected and prepared for your basket. I do supply all tools needed for the course but if you prefer to use your own secateurs please bring them along. Please bring your own food and cold drinks. Teas and coffees included.

Duration

6 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Nicki Rowling at Willowandyoga

with Craft Courses since 2016

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Suitable for

Adults
Romantic
Suitable for all abilities
Father's Day
Public transport
Daytime (weekdays)
Mother's Day
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Suitable for beginners
Parking provided
Weekends

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Venue

5 Lakeview Cottages, Balchins Lane, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3LN

Price:

£100.00

Duration:

6 hours

Time:

10:00 - 16:30

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Reviews

All maker's reviews

1 May 23'

Tony Willis reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"Truly a magically way to spend a day, with instructions on all aspects and abilities. Nicki and Brian were so accommodating and relaxed and made you feel welcome from the minute you arrive. The course is completely off grid, which is part of the charm and special atmosphere, and you go home with a basket to be proud of. This is highly recommended you will not be disappointed. "

12 Dec 22'

MS reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"Fabulous day. Came home with a beautiful basket, since much admired. Learned a great deal. Thank you!"

13 Nov 22'

Charlotte reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"A really fantastic course and so thrilled to leave which such a beautiful basket. Nicki is so knowledgeable and a great teacher and it was so lovely to be surrounded with such wonderful homemade baskets to give us inspiration for our own. Highly recommended!"

1 Jul 21'

Eva Stacey reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"Had such a lovely time making our amazing baskets, really enjoyed it! We learned so much and shared a precious time with Nicki in a very relaxed environment. Thank you for a great day! Eva & Bibi"

11 May 21'

Janet Bracher reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"My daughter and I really enjoyed our day yesterday in the woods of the Surrey hills. We were immersed in the woods, sun shining, huge beech trees swaying in the wind. A totally immersive day losing ourselves in basket weaving. Great tuition , lots of demonstrations and one to one. Thanks Jan and family for a lovely day with amazing baskets completed and families really impressed when we got gone."

19 May 19'

Gill reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"Thank you Nicki and Brian for such a wonderful day, you made me feel so welcome, and I had such an enjoyable time making the most beautiful willow baskets. I went home feeling so inspired and with such a great sense of achievement :)"

27 Jan 19'

Gina Hawthorne reviewed: Beautiful, practical, functional, kindling, storage and plant pot baskets in the Surrey Hills.

"What a thoroughly enjoyable day. Nicki and her daughter Jaz were excellent tutors. Clear instructions, quick to help and really nice people. Nicki is very knowledgeable about all things willow and a great cake baker! My husband thought perhaps I had bought the beautiful basket I brought home! Genuinely cannot believe what I achieved. Can’t wait to do another!"

21 Jan 18'