Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) – Afternoon Course in Lewes | 07.02.26

Description

Course Date: Saturday 7th February 2026

Location: Town Hall, High Street, Lewes

These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. They are held in a tranquil setting with nature all around us to fully reconnect and rewind. Afternoon courses start at 13:00 and finish at 15:00.

Get immersed in nature around you while weaving an obelisk or cloche and learning age-old basketry techniques. Go for a tailored course and experience it with friends. Great for body and soul!

Marianne has been weaving baskets since 2006 and is a full-time basketmaker and willow grower with a workshop on the border between East Sussex and Kent. She has been teaching basketry techniques on a professional level since 2018 and will teach you the ancient, professional basketry techniques at your own pace, while focusing on the mindful and therapeutic elements of weaving with natural materials.

What can I Expect?

• A relaxed time, immersing yourself in being creative with natural materials in a tranquil setting;
• An obelisk or cloche made out of different varieties of Sussex grown, sustainable basketry willow;
• Step-by-step, easy to follow guidance from the start of your base until the finished product;
• You will learn ancient basketry techniques and explore other projects with the same use of techniques;
• Find out about cultivation and preparation of willow and hedgerow materials;
• Learn how to use tools provided and what to use if you don’t have those tools at home;
• Your lovely plant support is made from Sussex grown, 100% sustainable materials, the ethical, eco-friendly way; and
• All willow, use of tools (if you don’t like using your own), teas, coffees and fruit are included.

It’s a great day to spend with friends, but also really refreshing to do amongst like-minded people you’ve not met before. It also opens your eyes to the variety of ways in which to apply your new skills.

Working with natural materials is very therapeutic, as you are using head, heart and hands, bringing body and mind back in sync.

Location

I usually try to organise the workshops in rural locations; on farms for instance, as then we have the full benefit of nature around us to fully reconnect and rewind.

Over the years, people with disabilities, or who were thought to be lesser abled were still able to take part. Not quite sure about your abilities, then just get in touch and I will assess to see whether it’s for you.

Please contact me for a more tailored experience.

Please note: A minimum of five delegates is required to run this course.  Should bookings not reach the minimum number this course may be rescheduled. Please book your course two weeks before the course date to allow for the preparation to take place.