Making things with a few long twigs is great fun! What looks like just a few sticks can be turned into birdfeeders or other little baskets and designs you may have. Getting right down and dirty is what it’s all about. You will be with your friends other like-minded kids, in adventurous woods, in nature, with birds, ponies and chicken walking freely around you. Breath in the fresh air. Run through the woods and feel the freedom.
What is really exciting is that we use tools that you may not be familiar with. You will find it’s comfortably scary. We will go through what to do (and what not to) and how, so you learn, practise and get better and better at it!
What will they achieve?
- How to use a knife and other tools safely;
- Building their self-esteem and confidence;
- Building their dexterity;
- How to look after our beautiful countryside;
- Taking home their own, handmade projects.
Upcoming Kids Courses
Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) – Afternoon Course in Lewes | 07.02.26
Course Date: Saturday 7th February 2026 Location: Town Hall, High Street, Lewes These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. This session is held in the Town Hall in Lewes, which has a really jolly bustle. Afternoon courses start at 13:00 and finish at 15:00. Get immersed in natural materials around you while weaving an obelisk or cloche and learning age-old basketry
£50.00
Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) – Morning Course in Lewes | 07.02.26
Course Date: Saturday 7th February 2026 Location: Town Hall, Lewes These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. This session is held in the Town Hall in Lewes, which has a really jolly bustle. Morning courses start at 10:00 and finish at 12:00. Get immersed in natural materials around you while weaving an obelisk or cloche and learning age-old basketry techniques. Go
£50.00
Woven Winter or Christmas Wreath or Angel – Morning Course in Tenterden | 10.12.25
Course Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 Location: Cowshed Workshop, St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TH 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. Morning courses are £75, start at 10:30 and finish around 13:30. About Marianne, your teacher Marianne is a full-time basketmaker and
£75.00
Natural Woven Winter or Christmas Wreath or Angel – Morning Course in Lewes | 14.12.25
Course Date: Sunday 14 December 2025 Location: Paddock Art Studios, Paddock Lane, Lewes, BN7 1TW 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 are £75, start at 10:30 and finish around 13:30. What can I Expect? A relaxed time, immersing yourself in
£75.00
Crafty Basketry Voucher for Half-Day Course 2026
Course: Voucher to be used for any type of half-day course, or for the purchase of a basket of their choice. About the Voucher: These vouchers are for courses for absolute beginners and for people who've made a basket or two. Courses are held in a tranquil setting with nature all around us to fully reconnect and rewind. Half-day courses are
£75.00