Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

196
Total bookings

Rating

(104)

about 4 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Located next to the Malvern Hills Started making baskets with willow, learning from Hans and Madelone Mattes in Ballingeary, Macroom, in County Cork and harvesting willow from Tallow, near Yougal, we all met at a Winter Solstice gathering at the Ashram 1991. 1992 weaving at the Malvern Arts Workshop, thanks to Janet Maguffy 1994 Forest Fair demonstrating 1994 demonstrating with Hobby Horse Craft Fairs throughout the Midlands. 1995 agent, Charles Cordell of Acorn Activities, classes begin

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Malvern

Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

Next date: 3rd Mar 2023

7 places left

(104)

£95.00

Platinum student award

Malvern

Willow Weaving Dragonflies, Bird Feeders, Snails

Next date: 1st Apr 2023

10 places left

£75.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

21 Jan 23'

Libby Batacanin reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was welcomed and within a few minutes had a hot drink and flapjack. The instructions were very clear and Jonny and Becky were very patient. A lovely hot lunch for a very reasonable price. The day was value for money, I felt proud of my basket though it wasn’t the best of the group. I went with two friends who also enjoyed it. I would certainly consider doing another one sometime in the future."

21 Jan 23'

Pauline Curtis reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"3 of us did this course the hosts John and Becky were very welcoming when we arrived. The day starts with a warm cuppa and cake. Then with lots of help and loads of patience from our hosts we all made a beautiful basket as did all the class. We had a great lunch made by a local supplier and of course followed by more cake. I would say a terrific fun day had well worth the cost. Would certainly recommend for people looking for something different to do."

12 Jan 23'

Sally Turvey reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Lovely day spent with Jonny and Beccy. Was a Xmas present for my daughter. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and can certainly recommend"

26 Nov 22'

Veronica reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Really enjoyable day. Jon and Becky were excellent teachers and so patient! Can't believe that I brought home such a big basket! Great to learn some baskets techniques. Would recommend this course. "