Broadrake

Ash splint basketry is a new and exciting craft being introduced to the UK. An ash log is pounded to separate the individual growth ring layers which are woven into lightweight, elegant and strong baskets. Traditionally carried out in the US, Steve learnt to make these baskets with April Stone-Dahl, an Ojibwe craftswoman from Winsconsin. You will learn about pounding, grading and preparing splints and the skills to weave a practical and beautiful table basket. This is a new workshop for 2021 at Broadrake and with ash being a dominant...

Using fresh green ash or oak logs, froes, splitting chisels, mallets and axes you will split out the main elements for the hurdle uprights and rails. Safe axe work is then used to remove the bark and roughly shape the pieces. Shave horses and draw knife work methods are then used to square up and smooth the surfaces. The rails are fitted into round tenon joints and fixed tightly with greenwood pegs. These gates are perfect for small access ways to add character to your garden or like us here,...

Blacksmithing for beginners course with Adrian Wood Tutor Adrian Wood leads workshops in Blacksmithing in many venues across the north of the country. His courses are always popular and fill up very quickly. He works on decorative blacksmithing commissions for many clients in his own forge at Hornby, Teeside when he's not teaching others. You will need to wear layers of old clothing as it can be hot work and sensible shoes (not plastic). Safety glasses will be provided along with a thick apron. Mobile forges and anvils are set...

You will use traditional greenwood methods to split/cleave logs using froes, splitting chisels, mallets shave horses and drawknives. You will cleft out the stool legs, followed by axe work to remove bark and roughly shape the leg before using a drawknife on a shave horse to refine the leg shape. The stool top is planed and the top surface is finished using hand tools to give a unique tactile surface. This greenwood workshop will take place inside a spacious, relatively modern barn. It is unheated so please wear layers if...

Popular Willow Weaving and Basketry tutor Phil Bradley is leading a 2 day workshop in the weaving skills necessary to make English Oval baskets for those with some experience in September. Phil’s gentle, relaxed teaching style will guide you through the various weaving patterns for the different parts of the basket - the base, staking up, upsett, side weaves and a handle. This style of basket is a recent addition to our basketry workshops and is ideal for those ready to move to another basket style following on from previous...

Popular Willow Weaving and Basketry tutor Phil Bradley is leading 2 day workshops in the weaving skills necessary to make a traditional Frame Basket on the March course or an English Round Basket in April, with Square baskets for those with some experience in September. Phil’s gentle, relaxed teaching style will guide you through the various weaving patterns for the different parts of the basket - the base, sides, and the final edging for the English basket. You will gain an understanding of how the willow behaves as you weave...

Popular Willow Weaving and Basketry tutor Phil Bradley is leading 2 day workshops in the weaving skills necessary to make a traditional Frame Basket on the March course or an English Round Basket in April, with Square baskets for those with some experience in September. Phil’s gentle, relaxed teaching style will guide you through the various weaving patterns for the different parts of the basket - the base, sides, and the final edging for the English basket, and the frame, ribs, the body weaves and a handle for the Frame...

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This workshop explores different methods to create giant willow seeds pods inspired by a variety of natural forms found in both wild and garden flowers . The tutor Phil Bradley lives in NW Cumbria near Cockermouth where he grows a total of 37 different varieties of sustainable willow on several local sites. The willow is used mainly for basket-making, but also for garden structures and sculptures as well as decorative animals...

A 2-day workshop with Anna Turnbull who is a regular tutor for Northumbrian Basketry groups. This workshop is suitable for those with just a little previous experience of working with willow; it is not expected that you need LOTS of experience. Anna will guide you through the stages of an oval based basket, in order to demonstrate the Irish Weave weave, an economical but strong and decorative open weave. One long or two short vegan leather handles can be added in various ways to make the basket a shoulder bag...

We are delighted to be able to welcome John back to Broadrake after the disruption to indoor workshops with Covid. A relaxed, interactive, informal day delving into the mysteries of line and wash in John's unique style. Broadrake, in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park has amazing views all around and no shortage of inspirational subject matter. The day will cover an insight into John's style with demonstrations and exercises. There may be outdoor sketching opportunities, subject to the weather, working from these and reference images to the final ink...

A 2 day workshop with Anna Turnbull who is a regular tutor for Northumbrian Basketry groups. Anna will guide you through the stages of a rectangular based basket, on a frame, followed by working the sides either straight or with some shaping using various weaves. Leather handles are incorporated in various ways before finishing with a border edging.They will be much admired - the larger version makes a perfect picnic basket holding a baquette and bottle of wine with plenty of room for cheese and a spot of fruit too.

Spoon Carving with Steve Tomlin This two-day workshop is perfect for beginners for those wanting more time to embed the main skills involved in greenwood spoon carving. We'll start with the basic techniques of greenwood axe work to roughly shape a kitchen stirring utensil followed by knife work. Different knife cuts are taught with emphasis on working safely and efficiently, and how to work with the grain of the wood to get a smooth finish You'll take home a range of finished items including a stirring spoon, a butter spreader...

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This is a Willow Curlews workshop. The tutor Phil Bradley lives in NW Cumbria near Cockermouth where he grows a total of 37 different varieties of sustainable willow on several local sites. The willow is used mainly for basket-making, but also for garden structures and sculptures as well as decorative animals and birds, which is a popular one-day workshop topic. The workshops take place inside a renovated barn with original beams...

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. The tutor Phil Bradley lives in NW Cumbria near Cockermouth where he grows a total of 37 different varieties of sustainable willow on several local sites. The willow is used mainly for basket-making, but also for garden structures and sculptures as well as decorative animals and birds, which is a popular one-day workshop topic. The workshops take place in a large outside barn with plenty of space for the extra long...