Description
You will learn how to weave a base from willow, and then dress it with foliage and natural decorations. Leave with your own festive wreath ready to be hung on your door for Christmas, and then be able to reuse your base every year! Tutor: Daisy Askins Daisy Askins first learnt basketmaking over six years ago and has completed a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Basketry. She is a recipient of Arts Council England funding, and a member of the Heritage Crafts Association and the Basketmakers’ Association. Her pieces are regularly exhibited as part of the Shropshire-based artist-maker collective Weave Only A Trace. Daisy makes decorative and functional homeware from UK-grown willow in her garden studio in Ironbridge. Her handcrafted pieces are contemporary in form, yet firmly rooted in the heritage craft of basketmaking. Her designs are inspired by Shropshire’s landscapes and flora, and celebrate the natural beauty, textures and colours of willow. She enjoys sharing the creative and wellbeing benefits of basketmaking through facilitating workshops and community-led projects in and around Shropshire. Daisy has delivered willow workshops and commissions for various third sector and public organisations, including English Heritage, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Small Woods Association, Telford & Wrekin Council, RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, Designs in Mind, Birmingham City University, Walsall Leather Museum and the Severn Gorge Countryside Trust. Drawing on her previous experience as a landscape architect, environmental educator, therapeutic teacher and multi-stakeholder project facilitator, Daisy brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to her community-based work.
Duration
2 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
We are the Small Woods Association – the national organisation for woodland owners, workers, and supporters. We stand for sustainable woodlands that support wildlife, provide meaningful work, and are welcoming to people. A core part of our mission is providing learning and skills development. We offer a wide range of practical courses and training—covering everything from woodland management and coppicing to greenwood crafts and Social Forestry. Our learning opportunities are designed to support everyone from beginners to seasoned practitioners, helping build knowledge, confidence, and resilience within the woodland sector. We also champion Social Forestry and Wellbeing, recognising the vital role woodlands can play in supporting mental health, physical wellbeing, and stronger communities. Through our programmes and partnerships, we help bring the benefits of woodlands to more people. By booking a course with us you are supporting this valuable work.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Public transport
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
You will need a packed lunch and any other food you require for the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer throughout the day.
There is an on-site café, Embers, which serves delicious food and beverages and a supermarket approx. 5 minutes walk away.
Please note that Embers is closed on Mondays and provide a Sunday lunch menu to pre booked reservations only.
The Green Wood Centre is 10 minutes from Junctions 4 and 6 of the M54, with its connections to the M6 and M5.
There are frequent trains to Telford from Birmingham and Wales / Cheshire; we are approximately 15 minutes by taxi from Telford Central.
The Green Wood Centre is based in Coalbrookdale, just a short way from historic Ironbridge, and provides an innovative headquarters for Small Woods, set in the woods of the Ironbridge Gorge.
We promote sustainable living through a wood-based economy by running courses and events in sustainable woodland management, coppicing, crafts and related activities
