one-day course

basketmaking

venue: Ecclesall Woods Sawmill, Sheffield

Basketmaking is one of the oldest of all crafts. It pre-dates pottery and cloth weaving, and led to the invention of both.

Spend a day with Ray Lister, of Creative Country Crafts, who has been making and teaching about English baskets for over 20 years, using colourful, locally-grown organic willow.

Each student will craft his or her own frame basket. This style of basket uses the oldest of techniques, and is a very achievable basket, even with no previous experience necessary. This type of basket also lends itself well to the use of wild / garden / hedgerow materials.

Join us in a woodland shelter, sit by a wood stove and weave your basket.

Please bring outdoor clothes and boots, and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee provided.

more on basketmaking


how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
around 9.30 for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
  
click here for directions to Ecclesall Woods
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  

£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch
discounts:
 
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 


course tutor Ray with a range of different baskets




 


beautiful home-made baskets

 

 

 


a basketmaking session in the woodland workshop at Ecclesall Woods