About this Event
Under expert tuition you will be making either a decent size willow shopper or a medium log basket.
Methods and traditional techniques will include an underfoot tied slath base, English randing and a Somerset handle. You will also learn how to grow, harvest and prepare your willow ready for weaving. Suitable for beginners and those with willow weaving experience.
Based in Devon, for over a decade designer - maker Sarah Le Breton has been teaching and organising her Willow Day Workshops throughout South West England. With her extensive experience, Sarah wants to enable you to discover this wonderful craft form and create your own beautiful basket.
Details: 9.15 arrival for 9.30am start - 5.30pm finish (approximately). Maximum of 6 participants per day. All materials, tools and refreshments provided. Sarah has teamed up with a lovely local caterer who provides us with a delicious homemade lunch of soup, sourdough bread, cheesy biscuits and cake. £10 Lunch payable on the day by card or cash. Venue - Chevithorne Village Hall, Devon, EX16 7PU (15 minutes from M5, junction 27, 5 mins from A361 dual carriageway).Lunch payable on the day by card or cash. Venue - Chevithorne Village Hall, Devon, EX16 7PU (15 minutes from M5, junction 27)
T&C's & Accessibility: It is your responsibility to read workshop terms & conditions at Sarah Le Breton’s website (www.sarahlebreton.co.uk) at the time of booking. These include the cancellation and change of date policy. If you have accessibility requirements please contact me before booking your workshop.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chevithorne, Chevithorne Village Hall, Tiverton, United Kingdom
GBP 211.97
