Description
This three day course is designed to improve your knowledge of traditional ‘stake and strand’ basketry by spending a day focusing on each section of the basket in detail. The aim will be to make a variety of smaller baskets, with the opportunity to practice and repeat different techniques along the way. Some previous experience of basketry is ideal. Day one – BASES On the first day we will be exploring different techniques in making round and oval bases. We will look at a variety of different centre structures. Day two – SIDES On the second day you can choose which of your bases you would like to turn into baskets, with an aim to explore the different possibilities in constructing the siding and looking at ways to achieve a neater result. Day Three – BORDERS AND HANDLES On the morning of the last day we will be comparing trac, rod and plated borders. You can practice these on the baskets that you are making and also make test borders from jigs. In the afternoon we will do handles and explore bow handles on shoppers and roped handles. All tuition, materials and tools will be provided, however there is an additional fee of £40 for the large quantity of materials used to create your multiple baskets. Please bring this in cash and pay to the tutor on the day. Hot drinks will be provided.
What's included in the price?
Face to face teaching, tools & equipment, light refreshments. NB. There is an additional £40 per workshop for materials, to be paid in cash to the tutor on the day.
Duration
19½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre is a 40 acre nature reserve managed by the charity The Shared Earth Trust. We host a range of craft, sustainable living, conservation and ecology courses with all profits ploughed back into caring for the nature and wildlife on site.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
All our courses are held at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre in Lampeter, west Wales (SA48 8JA)
There is parking on site, and the option to walk around the 40 acre nature reserve while you are here.
Yes. We offer a range of accommodation options:
* Ecolodge self-catering apartment - sleeps groups up to 14. Discounts for course participants
* Bunkhouse - dormitory style bedroom, plus access to a shared kitchen/lounge with log burner, TV and kitchen
* Campsite - Open April to September.
Please message for details.
Although dogs are very welcome around the nature reserve, we would ask you to leave your dog at home while you are here on a course as we do not allow dogs to stay in cars during workshops, and there isn't enough room to have them in the classroom.
Yes. If the carer is coming to support you on the course, but not participating, then the carer's place is free of charge.
If the carer wishes to take part, then they need to book a place on the course.
