Willow Log Basket
Willow Log Basket
Weave a willow log basket on this hands-on willow weaving course.
In this one day workshop you will learn the skills to weave a small, circular willow log basket. Amanda will guide you through all the stages and weaving techniques of making this basket. Starting with the base; then putting on the upsett; attaching a 3 rod wale and a pattern. You’ll finish your basket with finger hole handles and a border.
Your willow log basket will be approximately 50cm wide x 50cm tall when finished.
This will give you a lovely handmade basket to use at home and keep by the fireside.
What you'll learn
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Introduction to willow weaving
Amanda will explain the basic techniques of willow weaving before you get started.
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Getting started with your basket
Amanda will demonstrate the weaving techniques used at each stage. Then it's time to select your willow rods and start weaving your basket. You can have as much or as little help as you need.
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Creating the basket
Once you've completed the base, you'll learn how to put in the uprights, use a three rod wale and create patterns, before finishing with finger hole handles and a border.
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Q&A
The course will finish with tea and cake and the opportunity to ask any further questions.
The Essentials
Weave a Willow Log Basket will run from 10am until 4pm and includes a delicious farm lunch.
We’ll provide all the materials for this course and at the end of the day you’ll take home your log basket. Your log basket will be approximately 50cm wide x 50cm tall when finished.
Your instructor for the day..
Maker of beautiful baskets, garden structures and sculptures Amanda Rayner teaches willow weaving at Humble by Nature. She weaves anything…