Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

379
Total bookings

Rating

(180)

over 6 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: 7th Jun 2025

6 places left

(176)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 7th Jun 2025

4 places left

(3)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Backpack

2 days

Next date: 26th Sep 2025

3 places left

£190.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed

6 hours

Next date: 20th Jun 2025

3 places left

£95.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

7 May 25'

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

"My partner and I had a wonderful day making a basket. Becky and Johnny were both very knowledgeable and are excellent teachers. They were very welcoming and friendly. My partner and I have never done a craft like this before and we came out with two beautiful, sturdy baskets. They answered any and all questons and somehow mananged to work directly with me and with the five other people in the workshop! The lunch was also very beautiful. Could not recommend this course any more. "

5 May 25'

Menna Angharad reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Three of us came on the day course, it was amazing! Becky and Johnny are brilliant, friendly and inspiring teachers; it was a really enjoyable day and we were all thrilled to take home our beautiful foraging baskets. The optional lunch was super and catered for vegans and vegetarians. I definitely recommend this course for anyone keen to learn about basketry. "

12 Apr 25'

Hazel Whitefoot reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"This was a brilliant day! Jonny and Becky are great tutors - patient and unflappable - and the whole basket making process was a joy. My basket looks unbelievably great and I'm definitely inspired to do another basket day. Make sure you book a lunch too - delicious!!"

7 Apr 25'

Martin Raikes reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Thanks for a fantastic experience basket making. Something I have wanted to do for a little while now and really happy with the results. Great day and location and lovely food as well! "