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…
May 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2024. Seafield Farm, Achnamara, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PS. You are invited to Seafield, Achnamara for a weekend exploring the beauty of bark in all its variety. We will mostly concentrate on willow bark: Stripping, Preparing,…
May 4th, 5th & 6th, 2024. North Fife. Open Studios North Fife is a big collective of exciting and talented artists, designers and makers who come together to create a fantastic experience for visitors. A great opportunity for you to…
April 18 and 19 2024. Biteabout Farm, Lowick, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A few spaces have become available on this willow sculpture workshop by Anna Turnball. Contact Anna Turnball directly to book. Fancy a challenge?Come with your ideas and pictures. We will start…
April 24, 2024 Glentrool, Galloway Come and get creative and learn how to make your very own Willow Dragonfly. Perfect for adorning your garden. You’ll learn how to make a beautiful dragonfly using various willow weaving and crafting techniques. Enjoy…
20th & 21st April 2024 Newburgh, Fife Spend two days with Donald Spy Baskets making a traditional round shopping basket or an unusual asymmetric basket with a hazel handle. Donald will guide you through the various steps involved in making…
