Willow weaving - full day basket workshop

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 from Hannah
• organic, Fairtrade hot drinks and palm oil-free biscuits

What to bring

• a packed lunch (hot drinks & biscuits will be provided throughout the day)
• 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

Concession tickets

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.

Your host

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.

Refunds and Cancellations

Tickets will be refunded if:

• The event is cancelled
• The event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
• The event changes location, and you cannot attend
• If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds if:

• You can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances
• You have changed your mind about attending the event

If you are unable to attend please email as soon as possible [email protected] and we will access the request on a case by case basis.

About Simply Repair South Lakes

We hold repair events where you can get small electricals, clothes, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. Our aims at Simply Repair are to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities.

We aim to bring you monthly workshops where you can learn a new skill from local hosts and bring people together to share knowledge and skills. All profits go directly to helping to fund more workshops and repair events.

Keep up to date with us at:

www.facebook.com/SimplyRepairSL

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www.simplyrepair.org.uk

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Abbot Hall Social Centre, Dowker's Lane, Kendal, United Kingdom