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Courses

Celtic Tray – Willow Workshop

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

12th July 2026. Forres, Moray. Learn to weave this beautiful handwoven willow bowl, with an intricate Celtic knot design. Made with willow grown on our own farm at Naturally Useful….

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Weave a Split Hazel Basket

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

5th September 2026. Comrie, Perth & Kinross. Weave a split hazel basket with Simon Cooper, one of the few people still making and teaching this ancient craft. We will harvest…

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Rope Coil Weave Weekend

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026

11th-12th July, 2026. Melrose, Scottish Borders. Join Karla Pearce at Bowden Village Hall to create your own beautiful statement that also functions as a useful basket. This workshop is suitable…

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