Name: Basket workshop
Start: 2026-01-03T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-03T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Mynydd Llandygai

Marram Grass Basket Workshop
Saturday, 3rd January 2026
10:00 am- 4:30 pm
Join local basketmaker Karla Pearce at Neuadd Goffa, Mynydd Llandygai for a day of mindful marram grass coiling. Make a beautiful small basket using marram grass legally harvested (it’s a protected species) following in the footsteps of the famous Niwbwrch marram mat weavers. Learn about their history while you learn a new skill in a friendly supportive environment.
Please book through Karla’s website https://makeabasketwithkarla.com/pages/workshops . Please email Karla with any queries at [email protected]
Small Hen Basket Workshop
Saturday, 7th February 2026
10:00 am-4:30 pm
Join local basketmaker Karla Pearce at Neuadd Goffa in Mynydd Llandygai to make a small version of the Hen Basket, also known as an Ose. This lovely basket is thought to have originated in Scotland as a basket to carry broody hens from village to village, but was made famous in the 60s by Brigitte Bardot when she sported one as a handbag. You can use yours for any purpose you like!
For more information and booking please go to Karla’s website: https://makeabasketwithkarla.com/pages/workshops Please email Karla with any queries at [email protected]