One-day Willow Basketry workshop at retreat centre Nourish & Moor. Spend a relaxing day in the Dartmoor National Park immersing yourself in the ancient craft of basket making. The day will be beautifully accompanied by a colourful, vibrant lunch and all refreshments.
A perfect introduction to Catalan basketry, and suitable for beginners, this design allow the maker to weave a larger-size round basket in just one day. Mixing natural willow colours as you go and learning different weave patterns, making a basket requires a focus that rewards you with so much satisfaction at the end of the day. And a basket to take home that you will use for years to come.
A relaxing day of immersion in willow, gorgeous food and wilderness surroundings.
*** Special offer*** For those who want to make a weekend of it, the owners have kindly offered luxury accommodation in their self-crafted Shepherd’s Hut for 2 people for £100. - Hurry though, first come, first served!
See details of the Shepherd’s Hut here :
Taught by Willow Basketmaker Tess Wakeling;
Tess began working with willow over 10 years ago. Her basketry work encompasses contemporary lighting, woven bags, sculpture and installation. She believes that through practical, tactile experiences with natural materials we can all feel better, calmer and more present. After teaching basket making to young adults with additional needs for the past 7 years, she now runs workshops for all folks whether complete beginners or those wishing to delve deeper into the craft. Teaching willow work connects her to a long line of people who have passed on this ancient skill to others, keeping a heritage craft alive for future generations.
‘Tess is generous in all aspects of her teaching - with the knowledge and skills she shares, with the encouragement and patience she holds, and with the confidence and joy that she instills. I came away from her class with a beautiful basket that I am proud to use’
One-day Willow Basketry workshop at retreat centre Nourish & Moor. Spend a relaxing day in the Dartmoor National Park immersing yourself in the ancient craft of basket making. The day will be beautifully accompanied by a colourful, vibrant lunch and all refreshments.
A perfect introduction to Catalan basketry, and suitable for beginners, this design allow the maker to weave a larger-size round basket in just one day. Mixing natural willow colours as you go and learning different weave patterns, making a basket requires a focus that rewards you with so much satisfaction at the end of the day. And a basket to take home that you will use for years to come.
A relaxing day of immersion in willow, gorgeous food and wilderness surroundings.
*** Special offer*** For those who want to make a weekend of it, the owners have kindly offered luxury accommodation in their self-crafted Shepherd’s Hut for 2 people for £100. - Hurry though, first come, first served!
See details of the Shepherd’s Hut here :
Taught by Willow Basketmaker Tess Wakeling;
Tess began working with willow over 10 years ago. Her basketry work encompasses contemporary lighting, woven bags, sculpture and installation. She believes that through practical, tactile experiences with natural materials we can all feel better, calmer and more present. After teaching basket making to young adults with additional needs for the past 7 years, she now runs workshops for all folks whether complete beginners or those wishing to delve deeper into the craft. Teaching willow work connects her to a long line of people who have passed on this ancient skill to others, keeping a heritage craft alive for future generations.
‘Tess is generous in all aspects of her teaching - with the knowledge and skills she shares, with the encouragement and patience she holds, and with the confidence and joy that she instills. I came away from her class with a beautiful basket that I am proud to use’
