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 shoulder bag. We will be using Old French Brown willow variety plus you'll have an option of adding a band of green dicky meadows or a dark brown band of steamed willow. You will learn how to create a Catalan base then we will weave the sides of the bag using a combination of the 3 rod wale technique and French randing. We will then lay down the border and add the shoulder strap. I don't use animal products so you will have a choice of faux leather or cotton canvas strap. 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 bag in the time frame I will pre make the oblong bases ready for you to weave them We will only have a half an hour lunch break. Please bring your own packed lunch. 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 , we'll have lunch from 1pm - 1.30pm. 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 in Eggleston village hall DL12 0AS. The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The maximum places per class is 6, if the class doesn't attract at least 4 participants it will be cancelled and you will be refunded in full.