Willow Basket Making

Using traditional ‘stake and strand’ basket making techniques you will make a beautiful and useful round willow basket.

Used mainly for agricultural purposes, especially potatoes, these baskets were made by the country folk themselves, using the local willow and few tools.
The essential knowledge and skills needed to weave beautiful, functional baskets using traditional techniques
You will also learn about the growing, harvesting, and preparation of willow for use.
And you will be able to take home your own hand made basket.