Willow foraging basket in the New Forest...
Description
Amanda will run this foraging basket workshop at Greenfields, in the New Forest, using traditional frame basket techniques. Making this beautiful basket is a very enjoyable process, using 2 hoops and some shaped ribs you will put the framework together. Colourful locally grown willow will then be woven into the frame to complete your basket. Perfect for harvesting from the garden or foraging from local hedgerows and fields. Make this a special day out with a friend or loved one! Accommodation available in the form of cosy Shepherds huts so you can make it a weekend away. Please get in touch via the 'message the tutor' button to enquire about bookings for the huts.
What's included in the price?
- All tools and materials are provided. - Tea, coffee and tasty homemade cake available from the cafe nearby as well as lovely lunches... - Please bring something for your lunch if you would rather.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More!
with Craft Courses since 2016
Message the tutorI started wyldwoodwillow back in 2001 after weaving for a year or so... It helped me through a particularly difficult chapter in my life and I discovered that I had a burning desire to share the healing nature of weaving. I started teaching workshops fairly early on and weaving pretty much anything I could, currently I weave baskets, coffins, living willow,sculptures and create furniture and decorative fencing for the home and garden. My business is successful and I am a full time weaver.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Tutor can travel
- Stag dos
- Romantic
- Hen dos
- Public transport
- Suitable for all abilities
- UK Holiday
- Corporate days out & team building
- Weekends
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
Please bring a suitable vehicle if you are weaving a large item such as a plant support and hurdle or coffin. Or if you are travelling together as a group and making large items!
Yes! It is rare for any participant not to finish their project.Ample time is given for completion. However a commitment to the project and staying on track by working hard (as this is a phsical thing)is required so it is important to stay focussed. Whilst I encoujrage chatting and conversation it is necessary to work whilst chatting not stopping to chat!
Yes. With regard to all of the above. I need to know in writing beforehand about any of the above. Please email me to discuss. I will be discreet.
No if you are attending a 4 or 5 day willow coffin weaving course. These are the only courses I provide lunch on...
Yes, if you would prefer something from home then please bring along your chosen lunch.
However if you are workshopping at Flourish or the Garlic Farm then there is a wonderful cafe onsite - both of which which sells wonderful food and cakes.
If you are coming to Usk Castle Chase I will provide refreshment in the form of tea, coffee, cake/ biscuits but please still bring something for your lunch.
There is public transport to the town of Usk in the form of a bus from Newport or Pontypool. From there it is approx a 20 minute walk from town. Or take a bus to Raglan asking the driver to stop at the burial meadow.
Yes there is ample parking either at the top of the Burial Meadow drive or down the short track that leads to the new barn.
The venue is at any of these 3 venues
Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1 QX
The Garlic Farm, Mersley lane, Mersley Newchurch PO36 ONR
FLOURISH Glenavon Farm, Bath road, Bristol, BS31 3TJ
