You will spend the day learning weaves & finish off with a trac border. Leather short strap or hazel handle may be attached if you wish. An easy start to learning the traditional craft of basketry. Please note for those who work at a slower pace there will be a simpler version of the weave/border.

Timetable of the day

09:30 A warm welcome to @:Toolerstone with refreshments
10:00 Introduction to willow weaving, selection of materials & health & safety
10:15 Starting to make making the initial ‘star’ shaped to form the base
11:00 Coffee will be served
11:15 Continue making- starting to weave- all rods should be woven in by lunchtime
13:00. Delicious homemade, lunch in the refectory
14:00 Continue making- tensioning & pulling up the sides- basket completed
15.15 Refreshments
15.30 2nd project- the star
16:30 Workshop ends but, you can take your creations home!

What is included?

• All materials & tools
• Aprons are provided for the day if required
• Refreshments & a delicious lunch
• Free onsite car parking
• The most important bit, your very own creations to take home

What do I need to bring?

Glasses (if you need them for close up work)
Note book & pen if you wish to make notes but e-notes & links will be sent after the workshop

Experience level
We welcome all levels of experience from beginners to the enthusiastic professionals.

Rachel is a professionally qualified teacher, willow basket, stained glass & natural cosmetics maker. She specialises in producing practical items from plants & willows foraged, coppiced, or grown for their specific properties. A lover of all things natural she also works as a woodland ranger in Sheffield. Rachel regularly exhibits/demonstrates at large events nationally & teaches for a number of organisations including the RHS & Musgrove Willows.