11th – 14th August 2023 Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran Visit Julia in her studio during Arran Open Studios. She is a maker of traditional and contemporary straw work influenced by the wheel of the year, folklore and nature. A…
1st to 16th July 2023 Abernethy & Burnham, Perthshire Last chance to see the work of basketmaker Rachel Kirk in her studio in Abernethy. Rachel is a willow weaver who hand weaves willow baskets, sculptures, bird houses and bird feeders….
10th to 18th June 2023 Fintry, near Stirling Daily demonstrations of willow basket making with Sheila Patrick. Sheila uses traditional basketmaking techniques to create functional baskets and decorative items using mainly unstripped willow rods. Forth Valley Art Beat showcases the…
2nd and 3rd June 2023 Scone Palace, Perth The Scottish Basketmakers Circle is taking a stand at the Scone Palace Garden Fair on the 2nd and 3rd June. This is a great opportunity for the SBC to showcase – and…
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June 2023 Scone Palace Garden Fair will be the perfect day out for gardening enthusiasts and their families. Alongside all the fabulous florals, will be some marvellous Makers featuring garden related crafts, and outdoor furniture…
22nd to 25th June 2023. Each year Scottish Women’s Institutes collaborates with the Royal Highland Show to manage the Handcrafts Competition. This year the basketry completion theme is Rainbow. A Fruit Basket, any basketry type. You don’t need to attend…
Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October 2023 We have three amazing tutors lined up for the weekend; John Cowan, Caroline Dear and Judy Simmonds. John Cowan’s course will focus on the English underfoot oval base, using…
Saturday 27th May 2023, Wooler, Northumberland An afternoon of activities open to all – NBG members, course participants, friends, family and the local community. It will be based at Wooler Youth Hostel with two optional pre-booked visits further afield in…
