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Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton
300
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about 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

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Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques
Next date: 4th May 2024
6 places left
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Foraging Basket
Next date: 4th May 2024
6 places left
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Willow Backpack
Next date: 13th Dec 2024
8 places left
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Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed
Next date: 3rd May 2024
8 places left
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Willow Weaving Dragonflies, Sunflowers, Bird Feeders, Snails
Next date: 4th May 2024
10 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
16 Apr 24'

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

"I had such a lovely day making my basket. It’s such a relaxing way to spend a day with great teachers, a fantastic lunch and then to come away with a basket that you can’t believe you made!! "

13 Apr 24'

Andrew Westlake reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"I had a wonderful day making a willow basket. Most of us were complete beginners and Jonny and Becky, our tutors, were patient and encouraging. They demonstrated and taught us the skills necessary to make the baskets and welcomed us into their garden to enjoy a delicious lunch. It was great fun and I would recommend the course without reservation."

8 Apr 24'

Suzanne Lowery reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

" Lovely course. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "

7 Apr 24'

Lorraine and Helen reviewed: Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

"Fantastic course with lovely fellow learners and brilliant tutors. Beckie and Jonny made us all so welcome and taught us all so well. A great experience. We will come on another course soon. Thank you ."

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