Half Day Basketry Workshops
Looking to get creative, now days are getting longer? Why not use a half-day workshop as a taster to make something for the garden or indoors and find out whether you’d like to weave something bigger next.
During this workshop, you will get familiar with hedgerow and willow, while using some ancient basket weaving techniques. Make a gift for a loved one, or treat yourself and enjoy it for many years to come.
Basketry is very therapeutic. You can spend a fantastic morning or afternoon with friends, but it’s also really great, being with like-minded people you’ve not met before.
What can I expect?
- Step-by-step guidance from start to finish;
- Explore the versatility of techniques;
- As you are using your head, heart and hands, bringing body and mind back in sync, you are in the moment and regrounding.
- Working in a group allows you to share experiences, bounce off ideas; a great way to build new friendships.
- Upon booking your workshop, you can opt to take part in a survey for me to get an idea of what you expect from your workshop, so I can make sure I’m still relevant.
What is included?
- All materials (willow, rattan, rush or hedgerow, dependent on the workshop type);
- Use of tools (if you don’t like using your own, I will have ample tools for everyone);
- Teas, coffees and fruit for when we get peckish.
Is this for me?
Over the years, people with disabilities, or who had arthritis, were still able to take part. Not quite sure about your abilities, then just get in touch and together we will assess and decide whether it’s for you.
Location
I try to organise the workshops in rural locations; on smallholdings and forest school areas, for instance, so we have the full benefit of nature around us to fully reconnect and rewild.
Please contact me prior to booking, if you feel your workshop may need to be tweaked to your abilities, or if you’d like a more tailored experience.
There is a maximum of six and a minimum of four participants per workshop. Should the minimum not have been reached, then the workshop will not take place and you will be emailed to reschedule.
Types of Workshops
- Weaving a Harlequin Tree
- Weaving a Cloche or Obelisk
- Creating a Contemporary Vessel
- Weaving a Seasonal Wreath
- Weaving Christmas Decorations
- Weaving a Christmas Tree Collar
Upcoming Workshops
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
Course Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Location: Cowshed Workshop, St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TH Would you like to make a different type of wreath this year? These courses are for absolute Morning courses are £75, start at 10:00 and finish around 12:00. Children as young as 12 can take part too. Groups are small - up to 6 participants -
Course Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Location: Cowshed Workshop, St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TH Would you like to make a different type of wreath this year? These courses are for absolute beginners and are great as stepping stone for those who'd like to have a go at and feel of working with willow before going on to do bigger things Afternoon
Course Date: Saturday 6th February 2027 Location: Town Hall, Lewes These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. This session is held in the Town Hall in Lewes as part of the SEEDY SATURDAY event, with its 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
Course Date: Of your Choice Location: Of your Choice This is a talk on a day and at a location of your choice. This could be a weekday or concern a weekend, but could also be one evening. I will be talking about basketry and its history, cultivation, preparation, a typical day/year in the workshop or at fairs and markets, materials and
Course Date: Sunday 13th December 2026 Location: King John's Nursery, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ Weave a Willow Christmas Wreath in the Kent Countryside Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend a day immersed in slow, mindful making with natural materials. In this small-group basketry workshop, you will learn how to weave your own beautiful Christmas wreath using
Course Date: Saturday 6th February 2026 Location: Town Hall, High Street, Lewes These courses are for absolute beginners and improvers. This session is held as part of the SEEDY SATURDAY event in the Town Hall in Lewes, with its 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
Course Date: Sunday 13th December 2026 Location: King John's Nursery, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ Weaving Beyond the Basics: An Intermediate Willow Basketry Workshop If you already have some experience with stake and strand basketry and are ready to expand your skills, this workshop offers the perfect next step into more refined and creative weaving techniques. Spend an afternoon immersed in
Course Date: Saturday 31st October 2026 Location: Paddock Art Studios, Paddock Lane, Lewes, BN7 1TW These workshops are for those who wish to improve their basketry skills. They are held in a tranquil setting with nature all around us to fully reconnect and rewind. Improver's day workshops are £75, start at 10:30 and finish around 13:30, or start at 14:00 and
Course Date: Sunday 13th December 2026 Location: King John's Nursery, Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ Weave a Willow Christmas Wreath in the Kent Countryside Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend a day immersed in slow, mindful making with natural materials. In this small-group basketry workshop, you will learn how to weave your own beautiful Christmas wreath using
Course Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Location: Cowshed Workshop, St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TH Would you like to make a different type of wreath this year? These courses are for absolute beginners and are great as stepping stone for those who'd like to have a go at and feel of working with willow before going on to do bigger things Afternoon
Course Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 Location: Cowshed Workshop, St. Michael's, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6TH Would you like to make a different type of wreath this year? These courses are for absolute Morning courses are £75, start at 10:00 and finish around 12:00. Children as young as 12 can take part too. Groups are small - up to 6 participants -