The Coppice Co.

Basket Club! is a 6 week course where you will learn the fundamentals of weaving with willow. Each week we will focus on a small weaving project and build your skills. In the last two weeks we will put those new skills together and make a small round basket. We will be using willow grown in Somerset and the course takes place in a beautiful woodland in South Oxfordshire. No previous experience is needed and all materials are provided. The course runs on 6 consecutive Wednesdays from the start date...

Come and make your very own willow shopper basket in the woods! This course will teach you the fundemental skills needed to make round based baskets with handles. These baskets are sturdy items that can last decades if looked after correctly (keep them dry!) The course includes all material, tools, hot drinks and biscuits. Please bring your own lunch and cold drinks. The course takes place in a woodland adjacent to a fossil fuel free organic veg farm. Shelter is provided incase of rain. Hot drinks will be provided by...

This course will teach you how to make a square based basket known as a willow trug (not to be confused with ash splint trugs - which are made from strips of wood). Willow trugs are versatile and strong and can be used around the home and garden for a variety of uses. We will use willow grown in Somerset and begin by learning how to make square bases. The we will attach the sides and build them up, finally making a handle. And to top it off, the course...

This course will teach you how to make a square based basket known as a willow trug (not to be confused with ash splint trugs - which are made from strips of wood). Willow trugs are versatile and strong and can be used around the home and garden for a variety of uses. We will use willow grown in Somerset and begin by learning how to make square bases. The we will attach the sides and build them up, finally making a handle. And to top it off, the course...