Service Description

Spend the day in this friendly and relaxed class and you will be guided step by step to create your own willow foraging/frame basket. We will be using different varieties of willow to create subtle colour variations in your basket. Mainly the old french brown variety with highlights created with dicky meadows, black maul, white, buff and Brittany green. You will choose which highlight willows you would like, making each basket unique. You will be able to choose to do a round or oval frame basket. This class is suitable for beginners and experienced weavers but be aware that this is a full day of weaving which requires a lot of concentration. To help you complete your basket in the time frame I will pre make the round and oval frames. We will have a half an hour lunch break. Please bring your own pack. This class will be held from 9.30am - 5.30pm. You will be guided step by step by an experienced willow weaver. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided throughout the day. Please note a certain amount of hand strength is required, if you have severe arthritis in your hands this class will not be suitable for you. The class will be held at Eggleston village Hall, DL12 0AS - it is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The maximum places per class is 7, if the class doesn't attract at least 4 participants it will be cancelled and you will be refunded in full.