An exploration of pattern and texture in willow.

Join me in my basket making workshop and learn how to make beautiful baskets with exciting new weave patterns.

Over the 6 week course you will make 3 round baskets, learning the double zigzag, French rand variations, and herringbone rope coil weaves. All will provide a chance to explore mixing colours and adding eye-catching, contemporary textures to your basketry.

Depending on time we can add details such as stick handles or slot handles, making these baskets as useful as they are beautiful.

A course for those with some basket making experience who wish to build on their skills and deepen their understanding. Complexity of weaves can be tailored to the individual. Make space to be creative with willow and build up the confidence to be able to make baskets in a variety of styles at home.

We will be a small group of 4, allowing for lots of individual attention and a calm, nurturing environment. Spend some relaxing January evenings exploring the potential that willow brings and elevating your baskets to the next level.

Sliding scale £210-270. You choose what to pay based on your means. If you wish to secure your place, you can either pay in full or give a £100 deposit and pay the rest later.

Only 4 spots available.. TO BOOK: please email me at tess@tesswakeling

Want to come but can’t make these dates? Email me your interest, I hope to run another course in Feb/March.