5th May until 16th June 2026.

Blanefield, Stirlingshire.

Join Max Johnson on Tuesday evenings in May & June to weave a fishing creel- a brilliant way to build skills. The course will cover Scalloming (a very handy and versatile way of attaching stakes/uprights), herringbone waling, English Randing, packing, borders on square corners, precisely fitted frame lids, and cranked and roped willow hinges and toggles. You’ll make one creel in class, and one at home.

NB. This course is designed for intermediate basketmakers, defined as those who have made a few round baskets and have an understanding of the core techniques of waling, shaping baskets, English or French Randing, and ideally some experience of using a knife (e.g. to slype uprights or in other projects e.g. whittling). Feel free to email me to chat if you’re unsure if this is at your level or not.

The cost for the course – £300 – includes all materials plus willow to repeat what we do in class at home (thus you’ll make 2 fishing creels over the duration of the course).

To Book, and for more information, visit Max Johnson’s website