Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

320
Total bookings

Rating

(164)

over 5 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 1995 Teachng at Glastonbury Festuval Regular teaching days in Malvern and festivals 2010 Basketry Sudio completed

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Malvern

Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

1 day

Next date: 5th Oct 2024

2 places left

(162)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 5th Oct 2024

2 places left

(1)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Backpack

2 days

Next date: 13th Dec 2024

8 places left

£245.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed

7 hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2024

8 places left

£145.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

8 Sep 24'

Becks Skinner reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fantastic day, produced great basket, Becky and Jon were really knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the lunch option. Will be back."

18 Aug 24'

Nicola Human reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"What I considered would be impossible was, as it turned out, possible. With expert tuition, a guiding hand when needed, patience and a little help when my arthritis played up, I produced a lovely basket to keep logs in. And there was cake and endless cups of tea!"

18 Aug 24'

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

"My first experience of basket weaving was very enjoyable due to the very patient and friendly tutors, Becky and Johnny. Participants had a warm welcome, plenty of cuppas throughout the day, homemade goodies and great tuition....what more could you want? Would highly recommend 👌 "

7 Jul 24'

Geoff Benn reviewed: Foraging Basket

"Super day with a real sense of achievement at the end. Jonny and Becky are excellent tutors of the novice, encouraging and supportive but also on hand to rescue students when they go wrong! Not the easiest venue to find but well worth it when you get there. Lunch was excellent. Enjoyed immensely and considering now to do the more advanced course."