28 September 2024 – 12 January 2025. Ruthin, Denbighshire. Basket making in the British Isles today is rich and diverse. A combination of knowledge, skills and practices, it encompasses a wide range of materials, forms, techniques and cultural influences. The…
19th and 20th October 2024. Peebles. Talented makers in wood from around the country will converge on the pretty Borders town to display and sell their wares. The Woodmarket is a favourite annual event in the Borders calendar and it’s…
18th & 19th October 2024. Farnham, Surrey Enjoy two days creating your own willow basket with expert willow weaver Judith Needham. Over the two days you will make a decent-sized basket whether that be a wastepaper basket, shopper, fruit bowl…
Sat 19th October 2024. Off The Rails Arthouse, Ladybank, Fife. We are delighted to welcome Katy Bremer, Fife-based willow weaver and teacher. You can see her lovely work on her website and find out more about her development as a practitioner. We…
Closing date: 22 Oct 2024. Round 9 of the Jorum Craft Award is now open, and we are thrilled to be offering twice the amount to previous rounds thanks to our partner Jorum Studio. Two applicants will be successful this round and…
12th – 30th October. Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Ambleside, Cumbria. This fascinating exhibition tells the story of seven basket-makers from the 2023 cohort of Wood Water Weave, as they embed themselves in the seasonal cycles of the forest and develop…
21st November 2024. Perth. Join Rachel Kirk at Branklyn Garden for an introduction to willow weaving workshop.In this 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to weave a beautiful willow star with step-by-step instructions. Create a unique piece of festive…
2025. Lake District. Immerse yourself in ancient woodland in the home of spelk basketry. Learn how to make a living in connection to woodlands and the seasonal cycles, this course will take your basketmaking and natural design to the next…
Thursday 3rd October 2024. The Old Barn, Edinburgh. In this beginner basket making session, Katie Warner will teach you how to create a small, round basket with a handle – perfect for berry picking. You will learn traditional basket making…
26th & 27th October 2024. National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Choose a half-day workshop to create your own willow platter, or explore a wider variety of techniques and make a willow basket in a full-day workshop. Led by…
