23rd May 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 techniques,…
Saturday, 4 May 2024. Crawford, Biggar. Come join The Upperward Basketmakers Circle for our Monthly basket makers session where we gather to share tips, tricks, and inspiration for all things basket weaving! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting…
We are currently casting willow weavers for a third series of our successful BAFTA nominated BBC 1 programme ‘Make it at Market’ and are on the lookout for passionate makers who may be interested in being involved this time. The…
Scottish Craft School, Dunblane. 23rd – 25th July, 2024. Join master basket weaver Anna Liebmann for three fun and sociable days of Willow Basketry Summer School and create a selection of willow masterpieces. With Annas expert help we will learn all the…
Closing date 17 May. QEST is delighted to be collaborating with international luxury interior furnishings brand Sanderson to launch a prestigious new prize, the ‘QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award’. This prize aims to recognise an emerging talent who is making…
15th & 16th June 2024. Marischal College, 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…
20th April 2024. Abriachan, Inverness. Weave your own oval garden trug using willow with Malcolm from Cat’s Back Baskets. Come and join Malcolm for a fun day of weaving and leave with a beautiful creation for your home and garden….
25th/26th May 2024. Bolton Village Hall, Northumberland. Twining is a technique that lends itself to using plant fibres to make pockets andpouches. This workshop will explore different ways of using twining, starting with‘flat’ structures and then working on a mould…
25th April 2024. Dervaig, Isle of Mull. This workshop is perfect for beginners, there is no previous experience needed.We will go through some basic techniques and you will finish with a fruit basket to take home. Children above 16 are…
