Willow Bark Pots and Pouches
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…
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Basketry classes at Poldrate Arts and Craft Centre
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,…
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Creative Collective @ NEOS
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…
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Rachel’s Willow Designs @ Perthshire Open Studios
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…
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Naturally Useful @NEOS
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…
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Basket Weaving
18th October 2024. Grangemouth, Falkirk. Over the course of the day, you’ll learn the basics of Zarzo basketry: making a tension tray, creating concentric loops, and tying a simple but beautiful handle. Zarzo baskets originates in Northern Spain, where they…
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Weave your own chicken!
5th October 2024. Farnham, Surrey. Spend a fun and creative day weaving a lifelike chicken sculpture to enhance your garden or perhaps to make a really special gift with Judith Needham. Mainly using a random weave, this is a class…
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Tarland Food and Music Festival 2024
20th September 2024. Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. Harvesting Basket and Willow Tour. The Deeside Willow team is partnering with the Tarland Food & Music Festival to offer a beginners willow workshop making small harvesting baskets. For more information and to book visit…
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Blanket Basket Workshop
21st&22nd September 2024. Aberdeen. In this two-day workshop you will have the opportunity to learn how to make a blanket basket with handles. We will be working from 10am till around 3/4pm each day with plenty of time to discuss techniques and…
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One-day willow basket weaving
14th September 2024. Forgan Arts Centre, Fife. Make a useful and beautiful willow basket using traditional weaving techniques. Donald will guide you as you make a round bread/fruit basket using a selection of Fife and Somerset willows. Starting with the…
