Devon Stave Basket Course (2 Day Course)

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am to Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Sustainability Centre | Petersfield

Sustainability Centre
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Devon Stave Basket Course (2 Day Course)
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ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will cover the construction of a heritage Devon Stave Basket made from sweet chestnut and white willow. Learn from a professional basketmaker how to cleave, shave, steam and make your own, original Stave Basket, a Devon speciality used for harvesting crops such as potatoes and now on the Heritage Crafts Association red list for endangered skills.
Starting with a coppiced pole, students will cleave, shave and steam-bend the handle and rim of the basket. Side slats made from willow known as staves are then shaped and nailed into place, before the base band is shaved, shaped and nailed in place.
THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU
- learn how to cleave and shave green wood using traditional tools and techniques including a drawknife and shave horse
- learn how to steam bend wood
- learn how to use jigs to form the handle of this unique frame basket
THE COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR
- A range of abilities encompassing all levels of expertise, including beginners.​
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