Berry Basket
Saturday 14th October 2023 Inchmarlo Community Hall, Aberdeenshire These berry baskets are about 20cm wide and 24cm tall with a pegged handle. It’s a really nice first basket to make. Starting with a base you will put in the uprights,…
From Willow to Wood
27 September – 28 October 2023 The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh. From Willow to Wood presents sculptural willow pieces from Lise Bech and scorched oak vessels and furniture from Jim Partridge and Liz Walmsley. Lise Bech works exclusively with Scottish willow…
Apple Picker
Friday 6th October Potarch, Aberdeenshire. This rustic apple picker has been invaluable for reaching the apples high up in our trees. When it’s not being used as an apple picker it makes a great fat ball feeder for the birds….
Garlic Storage/Bird Feeder
1st October 2023 Forres, Moray. Learn how to make a fat ball feeder for your garden birds or this versatile basket can be used to store your garlics and shallots in the kitchen. Suitable for complete beginners. Please contact us…
Willow Weaving with Rachel – Make a Bird Feeder
29th October & 10th December 2023 Quince and Cook, Perth Join us and make your very own willow bird feeder. The beautiful creations make an eco-friendly, attractive addition to any garden. Filled with fatballs, it will entice the local birdlife…
Round Basket Workshop
14th & 15th October 2023 Cupar, Fife. Join Donald Spy for a two-day workshop making a Round Basket of your choice. This will be held outdoors (but under shelter) in his garden near Cupar. Donald will supply plenty of willow,…
Gathering / Hen Baskets with Anna Turnbull
11th & 12th October Broadrake Farm, Yorkshire Dales. A very different shaped basket based on 4 hoops that meet to form the handle. Ribs are added which determine the final size and depth of the basket. These are a traditional,…
Lunch Bags with Anna Turnbull
20th & 21st September 2023. Broadrake Farm, Yorkshire Dales. A 2 day workshop with Anna Turnbull who is a regular tutor for the Northumbria Basketry Group. Anna was lucky to have had some excellent experience on a bursary with Jenny…
Perthshire Open Studios
6th – 11th Sep 2023. Abernethy, Perth & Kinross. Rachel Kirk is opening her studio for the first time for Perthshire Open Studios. She is a willow weaver who hand weaves willow baskets, sculptures, bird houses and bird feeders. She…
North East Open Studios
9th to 17th September 2023. Moray and Aberdeenshire There are four basketmaker venues to visit during NEOS- the mega festival of creativity in NE Scotland. The Creative Collective, Pluscarden near ElginWe are a diverse group celebrating painting, basketry, felting, rush…