Description
Beginners basket weaving, one day course. There is a certain beauty in weaving, the smell of the willow, the feel of the bark, seeing your very own creation grow in front of your eyes. This will be a one day workshop where you'll have the opportunity to learn about different weaving materials, how to collect and prepare them and most importantly on this day, how to weave a round base, sides and a simple border and possibly, if there's time at the end of the day, simple handles and a footer. Rowenna has over 20 years of experience in leading workshops and is an experienced Arts in Health practitioner, having worked in the private and public sector leading workshops and creating commissioned work from simple baskets to 8' snowdrops. The workshop will be held near Bala, nestled between the Berwyn hills and the legendary Llyn Tegid. Bookings can be made up to 14 days prior to the course, this allows time for the willow to be soaked and mellowed to enable it to be supple enough for you to make your baskets What you need to bring: - Comfortable clothing and possibly, your slippers. - Secateurs, if you have a pair. - Bodkin or a flat head screw driver, if you have one. - A packed lunch. - Cushions for your own comfort. - Waterproofs in case you fancy taking a short walk during the lunch hour to the lake shore or up the valley. - A readiness to learn and embrace a new skill that will have you looking at baskets, hedgerows and your neighbours gardens in a whole new light.
What's included in the price?
- Materials. - Refreshments. - A warm venue in a beautiful location. - Lots of encouragement and support.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Parking provided
FAQs
14 days - Willow needs to be soaked and mellowed to enable it to be supple enough for you to weave with. However, it's always a good idea to get in touch in case that there has been a request of cancellation if you fall within that 14 day window.
This is the best bit, not only do you get to learn a new skill, you get to take what you've created home with you too. I always recommend that you make another as soon as possible to help you remember what you've learnt or, alternatively, you can come back for another course on another day to have a refresher.
Yes, I do offer group bookings for groups of friends, stag dos, hen dos, birthday celebrations, team building events and more. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
I offer a variety of dates for different courses on my page. If none suit you or you would like to discuss a group booking, please do get in touch.
Of course. Craft Courses and myself and happy for you to buy this as a gift for that special someone in your life.
Yes, there are several places in Bala to buy food, from cafes and restaurants to a Co-op and a Spar.
There is limited parking next to the venue that is reserved for anyone with accessibility problems.
There is a slope to the path to the studio and the path is slightly slopped.
Toilets - Wheelchair accessibility is only to the doorway of the toilet.
If you have any other questions in regard to accessibility, please do drop me a line.
