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Weave a willow platter.

Willow trays/platters

Willow platter

Gallery19a

Willow trays

Willow tray students

Students at Gallery19a

Colourful tray

Description

Join me at Gallery 19a in Brighton to spend the morning weaving willow. We will create useful and beautiful platters (or trays) using Somerset and Sussex grown willow. This workshop is the perfect introduction to using this natural and sustainable plant.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Lisa Dear Basketry

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the tutor

Trained in Fine Art and making willow baskets for 15yrs,incorporating natural and woodland materials,experimenting with traditional techniques and contemporary influences, enjoying sharing the theraputic value of basketry in the South East.

Suitable for

Adults
Seniors
Teenagers
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Hen dos
Tutor can travel
Easter
Corporate days out & team building
Suitable for beginners
Mother's Day
Fairs, festivals & exhibitions

What does this mean?

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FAQs

All materials and refreshments are included and tools provided.

The Gallery does not have parking,there is some roadside parking in the surrounding residential area but limited so do allow plenty of time.

Venue

Gallery 19A, Hollingdean Terrace, BRIGHTON, East Sussex, BN1 7HB

Reviews

All maker's reviews

11 Sep 25'

Maria reviewed: Morning or Afternoon Willow weaving for two, in beautiful East Sussex woodlands, nr Lewes

"A really beautiful, peaceful woodland setting. Lisa is a skilled, knowledgeable, and generous teacher, demonstrating hands on and building our confidence as we were new to basket weaving. I will be recommending to friends."

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

"Thank you Maria, It was a real pleasure to see you both enjoy learning how to handle the material and create much more than we all expected! So glad you enjoyed the woods too. "

10 Sep 25'

Sorcha reviewed: Willow basketmaking for two in beautiful East Sussex Woodland nr Lewes

"Lisa was incredible and the basket making experience second to none, cannot recommend enough. My mum and I made two beautiful baskets and learnt so much about basket making techniques and materials. Lisa was patient, so knowledgeable and such a lovely teacher and support (thank you SO much Lisa!!!). The forest environment is also so beautiful and could not be more perfect. Would happily do this activity again and again!"

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

"Thank you Sorchca. It really was a pleasure (and lots of fun!) to meet and work with you both. Your baskets were fantastic! So glad you enjoyed the day and being in the woods. Best wishes and thank you for coming along. Lisa "

1 Aug 25'

Dorthe Green reviewed: Willow basketmaking in the woods

"My friend and I had such a lovely day. We thoroughly enjoyed creating a basket in a beautiful and peaceful setting. We were so well looked after in terms of lovely food, drinks and snacks and Lisa was so kind and patient when teaching us how to make a basket. We were both delighted with the end result and hope to back to try this again. "

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

"I'm so glad you both enjoyed your day,it was a pleasure to teach you both. Superb baskets! Well done and many thanks, Lisa "

4 Mar 25'

Caitlin reviewed: Weave a Willow Gathering Basket

"What a gorgeous day of learning and community! Lisa was so kind and welcoming to us as newbies to basket making, and our little class of three had a lovely time learning and putting the world to rights around a log fire. Lisa is a really patient teacher, and her hands-on approach to teaching really worked for me. She talked us through the different kinds of willow, and showed us different weaving styles as we gradually developed a basket of our own. I didn't expect to leave with such a beautiful basket for my first time making one, but I'm now showing it off to everyone who comes round! Highly recommend coming to a class."

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

"Thank you Caitlin! I'm really glad you and Eliot enjoyed the day and that you're so pleased with your first basket. It was a real pleasure to teach you both. Many thanks. "

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Weave a willow platter.

Description

Duration

Cancellation policy

Maker

Lisa Dear Basketry

Suitable for

FAQs

Venue

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Reviews

Maria reviewed: Morning or Afternoon Willow weaving for two, in beautiful East Sussex woodlands, nr Lewes

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

Sorcha reviewed: Willow basketmaking for two in beautiful East Sussex Woodland nr Lewes

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

Dorthe Green reviewed: Willow basketmaking in the woods

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

Caitlin reviewed: Weave a Willow Gathering Basket

Lisa Dear Basketry responded:

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