Jorum Craft Award
Closing date: 22 Oct 2024. Round 9 of the Jorum Craft Award is now open, and we are thrilled to be offering twice the amount to previous rounds thanks to our partner Jorum Studio. Two applicants will be successful this round and…
86 Baskets
12th – 30th October. Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Ambleside, Cumbria. This fascinating exhibition tells the story of seven basket-makers from the 2023 cohort of Wood Water Weave, as they embed themselves in the seasonal cycles of the forest and develop…
Introduction to Willow Weaving Workshop – Festive Star
21st November 2024. Perth. Join Rachel Kirk at Branklyn Garden for an introduction to willow weaving workshop.In this 2.5 hour workshop, you will learn how to weave a beautiful willow star with step-by-step instructions. Create a unique piece of festive…
Wood Water Weave
2025. Lake District. Immerse yourself in ancient woodland in the home of spelk basketry. Learn how to make a living in connection to woodlands and the seasonal cycles, this course will take your basketmaking and natural design to the next…
Beginner Basket Making Workshop
Thursday 3rd October 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…
Willow Crafting at NMS
26th & 27th October 2024. National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride. Choose a half-day workshop to create your own willow platter, or explore a wider variety of techniques and make a willow basket in a full-day workshop. Led by…
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…
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,…
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…
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…