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Learn the basics of willow weaving as you make your own beautiful wall-hanging basket. A full day workshop for beginners and improvers.Ticket price: £75 including materials (plus booking fee)
Join our full day willow and plant fibre weaving workshop and learn about this heritage craft from a local tutor as you make a small wall-hanging basket.
This is a workshop for anyone who likes to use their hands and wants the satisfaction of creating something unique from locally and sustainably sourced materials. Beautiful and useful, these baskets are possible to recreate at home and make a wonderful gift.
What will you learn?
• general willow weaving techniques, also all about the (few) necessary tools
• green vs. soaked material, sourcing material, storing and the soaking process
• when to cut and soak willow and what tools to use
• other useful weaving materials and how to find them in gardens and hedgerows
This relaxed pace, small group workshop is designed for beginners and will also suit anyone looking for a refresher. By the end of the workshop we hope you will leave feeling inspired and with the confidence to do your own weaving projects at home.
We will provide:
• all tools and materials that you will need to create your basket.
• guided step-by-step instruction
• organic, Fairtrade hot drinks and palm oil-free biscuits.
What to bring
• a packed lunch
• a pen and notebook
• clothes that aren’t precious or an apron
• a camera or phone to document the stages of construction if you wish
This small group workshop is led by Hannah Ehlert. Hannah is an experienced and creative local artisan who has been running green-woodworking courses for over 16 years, including hazel wattle hurdles, Swedish spoon- and wood carving and baskets. Her classes combine sociable fun with quiet relaxation as everyone becomes deeply absorbed in their own projects, connecting with nature hands-on. You can find out more about Hannah and her work on Instagram @hannahs_treetimes
Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please get in touch at [email protected] so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate but, in the event where the workshop is already full, we can discuss future options.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Abbot Hall Social Centre, Dowkers Lane, Dowkers Lane, Kendal, LA9 4DN, United Kingdom,Kendal
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