Willow Basket Weaving - with Eddie Glew (2 days) in the Peak District
Description
Join master craftsman, Eddie Glew, for this all-absorbing workshop in basketry. Use traditional English and French techniques to make a beautiful basket of your choice. Whether starting from scratch or perfecting your skills, this is always a most enjoyable course with superb results. Learn how to construct a base, ‘stake up’ the vertical sides and use different weaves to form the main body of your basket. Borders and handles will vary depending upon your chosen project (eg log basket, shopping/foraging basket, serving platter etc). All abilities welcome – from the complete novice to experienced basket makers. This class may take place indoors or out, depending on the weather. The studio is light and airy, the garden backs onto fields; both lovely places to work. "I completely enjoyed Eddie Glew's basket weaving course. The teaching and presentation were faultless, the location lovely. Opened my eyes to a whole new craft" Tutor: Eddie Glew Eddie is a hugely talented willow weaver and creative practitioner. His portfolio boasts a raft of innovative work from traditional baskets to sculpture and interior design. He is an experienced tutor and has featured on BBC's 'Make it at Market' and Chanel 4’s ‘Kirsty’s Handmade Home’. Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in Tuition: 10.00am – 4.30/5.00pm (with a break for lunch) • Purpose built studio in beautiful Peak District setting • Relaxed, creative atmosphere • 4 - 6 students per workshop • Open to both beginners and those with experience • Good fresh food, homemade cakes • Accommodation on site and nearby if required • Private groups welcome (minimum 4 people) Note: Willow weaving requires reasonable strength and dexterity in the hands. If this is a concern, feel free to chat to us before booking. Please get in touch via the "message the tutor" button for bookings or further information.
What's included in the price?
The course fee includes professional tuition, lunch and refreshments. There is an additional materials fee of £20 - £30 for the willow used on the course. This is payable to the tutor at the end. Eddie uses both locally coppiced willow from Staffordshire along with willow from Somerset. All tools are provided. We offer a tasty picnic lunch and homemade cake mid-afternoon. Drinks and biscuits are available all day to help yourself. Please let us know of any special dietary needs. Accommodation available at extra charge, contact via the "message the tutor" button to find out more.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Suitable for all abilities
- Corporate days out & team building
- Romantic
- Daytime (weekdays)
- UK Holiday
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Weekends
- Accommodation offered
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Public transport
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
FAQs
Zantium Studios is clearly marked on Google Maps.
We are on the edge of the Peak District (Derbyshire) - near Wirksworth, a few miles from Matlock.
Clear directions will be sent by email a month prior to the course.
The Zantium Studio is on the first floor which involves a flight of 11 steps. There is a handrail to one side.
The toilet is on the first floor directly opposite the Studio.
There are a number of exterior stone steps and uneven ground from the car park to the house.
We have off-street parking for several cars
Full Day Courses:
A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available all day to help yourself and home-made cake served mid afternoon.
Half Day Courses:
Drinks and snacks are included in the course fee. Tea, coffee, biscuits are available to help yourself and home-made cake at break time.
We have a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5.
Any special dietary requirements must be communicated in advance and we will do our best to cater to your needs. However, customers with allergies or severe intolerances should bring their own food. Our kitchen is in a domestic setting and we cannot guarantee a “free-from” environment.
*** Please let us know of any special dietary requirements ***
There are various accommodation options nearby including our own 2 holiday lets.
'Godfrey Hole Cottage' is on site. It has 2 bedrooms, a double and a single
'The Counting House' is a mile from the Zantium Studio in the town of Wirksworth. It has one double bedroom (ensuite)
Should the advertised tutor be unable to attend, we reserve the right to substitute a tutor of equal standing.
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel a course, customers will receive a full refund or the chance to transfer to another course from our Zantium Studios programme. This may happen due to severe weather, illness or if we receive an insufficient number of bookings. In such cases, we will always give as much notice as possible. However, we cannot accept responsibility for any associated plans you may have made such as travel, accommodation etc. Customers should consider taking out their own cancellation insurance.
