Kirk Centre, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. Sat 13 April. In this day-long workshop you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the ancient craft of willow weaving. In this friendly workshop we will be learning to make a small asymmetrical basket…
Knochdhu Plants, Lairg, Highlands. Sat 10 Feb. You will be given expert tuition on how to make large, willow structures. These decorative rattan balls add character and a rustic feel to any home, garden or anywhere you choose to place…
Scottish Craft School, Dunblane. Friday 1st and 8th March. Join master basket weaver Anna Liebmann for two fun and sociable days of beginners willow basketry and create a round or oval willow masterpiece. We’ll start with a dried hoop onto…
QEST Deadline 12th February 2024, Heritage Crafts 22nd March 2024. The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the…
24 February, 2024. West Moss Side Farm, Stirlingshire. Max of Seileach Basketry and Kate at West Moss-side Organic Farm would like to explore ideas for setting up a regional Basket Makers networking group (where a basket maker is defined as…
Cambo Heritage Trust, Fife. Can you please spare any willow cuttings for horticultural charity in Fife? Cambo Heritage Trust is a horticultural, educational and arts/heritage charity based in the East Neuk of Fife which aims to be ‘a place where…
4th/5th May, 2024. Dunkeld, Perthshire. A living history weekend is being held on the 4th and 5th of May 2024 in Dunkeld. This will include re-enactments, exhibitions and concerts to celebrate Dunkeld’s wealth of history. If you are interested in demonstrating…
Forgan Arts Centre, Newport-on-Tay, Fife. Fortnightly Fridays between Jan 26th and March 22nd. Tutor Donald Spy will guide the class through the process of willow weaving using a selection of Fife and Somerset willows. During this fortnightly course, you will…
1-3 March 2024. Somerset House, London. Craft Scotland returns to Collect, the leading international fair for contemporary craft and design, with our ninth presentation in March 2024. Held at Somerset House in London, the 20th edition of the Fair will…
8th March 2024. Logie Coldhome, Aboyne. Learn the fundamental skills you need to know on how to coppice, grow and create and maintain living willow structures. In this hands-on workshop, you will work us to harvest and then build a…
