Willow Gift Basket workshop with Lewis Prosser

Woven Gift Basket workshop with Lewis Prosser

Sunday 1st December

11am-3pm | £50 | Adult workshop

Refreshments Provided

-- Artist Bio:

Lewis Prosser is an absurdist basket-maker and artist based in Wales, whose practice explores the intersection of craft and culture. His work examines the intangible heritage of basketry, applying traditional techniques to contemporary contexts. Through teaching, Lewis seeks to reconnect people with the land, pass down heritage skills, and encourage new interpretations for the modern day. His work has been featured in exhibitions and community projects across the UK.

Embrace the festive season with our Christmas Hamper & Gift Basket Workshop! In this hands-on session, you'll learn to weave a full-sized, open-top willow basket—perfect for creating a personalised Christmas hamper or gift basket. The tradition of giving hampers at Christmas dates back to Victorian times and has since become a cherished symbol of generosity across the UK, often filled with seasonal foodie treats and gifts.

Using traditional willow weaving techniques with a few modern touches, you’ll learn how to stake up from a wooden base, build up the using waling and slewing techniques, and finish with a decorative border. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful, functional basket—perfect to give as a gift (or keep for yourself!).

All materials and tools will be provided. No previous weaving experience is necessary, making this workshop suitable for beginners.

*Please note that weaving can be hard on the hands and requires dexterity.

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High quality artist led workshops are at the heart of what we do here at Mission Gallery. Every ticket purchase contributes towards our Outreach Programme and supports fair compensation for our talented artists.

Due to our venue’s capacity, spaces are limited. If you book onto one of our workshops we would ask you to honour your commitment to attend.

We aim for our workshops to be as accessible as possible, but would ask that you make a donation on the day if you can. Please consider contributing if you are able to support the future workshop and education programmes at Mission Gallery.

For further information please contact Megan Leigh, Learning & Engagement Coordinator, on 01792 652016 or email [email protected]

Materials are provided, limited places, booking is essential. Please inform us of any access requirements, allergies or medical conditions.

Access is by one-step entry from pavement level through our main entrance.

The workshops will take place in the gallery and education space located on the first floor of the gallery.

Due to building limitations access to the first floor education space is via steep stairs.

Staff are on hand to provide assistance if needed.

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Gweithdy Basgedi Anrhegion gyda Lewis Prosser

Dydd Sul 1af o Ragfyr

11am-3pm | £50 | Gweithdy i Oedolion

Bywgraffiad o’r artist:

Mae Lewis Prosser yn artist ac yn wneuthurwr basgedi abswrdaidd yng Nghymru, ac mae ei waith yn archwilio’r modd y mae crefft a diwylliant yn croestorri â’i gilydd. Mae ei waith yn archwilio treftadaeth anniriaethol basgedwaith, gan gymhwyso technegau traddodiadol i gyd-destunau cyfoes. Drwy addysgu, mae Lewis yn ceisio ailgysylltu pobl â'r tir, trosglwyddo sgiliau treftadaeth, ac annog dehongliadau newydd ar gyfer y byd modern. Mae ei waith wedi cael sylw mewn arddangosfeydd a phrosiectau cymunedol ledled y DU.

Mwynhewch dymor yr ŵyl gyda’n Gweithdy Hamperi Nadolig a Basgedi Anrhegion! Yn y sesiwn ymarferol hon, byddwch yn dysgu sut i blethu basged helyg agored o faint llawn – sy’n berffaith ar gyfer creu hamper Nadolig neu fasged anrhegion bersonol. Mae’r traddodiad o roi hamperi ar adeg y Nadolig yn dyddio’n ôl i oes Fictoria ac ers hynny mae wedi dod yn symbol arbennig o haelioni ledled Prydain ac maent yn aml yn llawn danteithion ac anrhegion tymhorol.

Gan ddefnyddio technegau plethu helyg traddodiadol gydag ychydig o gyffyrddiadau modern, byddwch yn dysgu sut i rwymo i fyny o sylfaen bren, adeiladu’r fasged gan ddefnyddio technegau codi a phentyrru, a gorffen gyda border addurniadol. Erbyn diwedd y gweithdy, bydd gennych fasged hyfryd, ymarferol—yn berffaith i’w rhoi’n anrheg i rywun (neu i'w cadw i chi eich hun!).

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Os ydych chi’n prynu'r gweithdy hwn fel anrheg, anfonwch ebost at [email protected] i wneud cais am docyn i'w lawrlwytho.

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I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch â Megan Leigh, Cydlynydd Dysgu ac Ymgysylltu, ar 01792 652016 neu anfonwch e-bost at [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mission Gallery, Gloucester Place, Maritime Quarter, United Kingdom