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…
Sunday 13th October. West Moss-side Organic Farm, Thornhill, Stirling A day in celebration of willow bark weaving. You will discover the story of the bark from tree to pot. You will make at one pot – with a glass inside…
Starting from the16th Sep. Poldrate Arts and Craft Centre PACC, Haddington, East Lothian. Three basketry classes are due to start in mid September at Poldrate Arts and Craft Centre in Haddington. A ‘Beginners & improvers’ class taught by Janice Hall,…
7th to 15th September 2024. Pluscarden, Moray. We are a diverse group celebrating painting, basketry, felting, rush & fine fibres, textiles, woodcraft, jewellery and refashioned accessories. You will receive a warm welcome in our delightful cosy hall in the Pluscarden…
31st August to 8th September 2024. Abernethy, Perthshire. I hand weave willow baskets, animal sculptures, bird feeders and other decorative items. Colour and texture are key to my work. This year you can visit my new studio and teaching space…
7th to 15th September 2024. Forres, Moray. Willow, wool and natural plant dyes, all sourced from the fields around us. We make by hand beautiful useful products for home, garden and person. We are open daily and always making something…
