I teach across South Wales and am often invited further afield, into England but also to America and New Zealand. I run a variety of willow weaving and basket making courses, specialising in Progressive Basketry, taking you forward on your basketmaking journey.
I teach private groups either at my workshop in South Wales or in a space you provide. I am able to provide tutoring in different styles and at different levels to suit you. I supply all the equipment and materials you will need. Please contact me for a list of available dates.
Contact me if you'd like to book or have any further questions. Please ensure you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions before ordering.
I teach private groups either at my workshop in South Wales or in a space you provide. I am able to provide tutoring in different styles and at different levels to suit you. I supply all the equipment and materials you will need. Please contact me for a list of available dates.
Contact me if you'd like to book or have any further questions. Please ensure you have read and understood the Terms and Conditions before ordering.
Progressive Basketry - Small Group in the Workshop
Small group tuition with a maximum of 3 students at a time. Students choose either 2, 3 or 4 day packages of tuition. The teacher/student numbers are very favourable and specific homework will be provided. For Beginners the programme starts right at the beginning with sorting and preparing materials and runs right through a progressive programme, for Intermediates students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket they wish to learn.
Costs: Small Group Tuition (3 students max) £90 per day tuition, minimum of 2 days - materials extra depending on use
Contact me for 2026 dates
1-1 or 1-2 in the Workshop
Progressive Basketry - 1-1 or 1-2 in the Workshop
1- 1 or 2 tuition. Students choose either 2, 3 or 4 day packages of tuition - we work together to ensure the skills you require are covered. Students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket they wish to learn. Welsh frame baskets a speciality!
Please enquire if I have any possible dates BEFORE booking. To confirm your place book by selecting the number of days you require to attend and pay in full. Please see cancellation policy below.
Private Groups in the Workshop
If you would like a private 1 or 2 day course for up to 4 people, to make anything you like please contact me for available dates. Possible courses could be Willow for the Garden, Beginners Basketry, Willow for the Classroom - other suggestions welcome! £90 per day person - materials dependent on course.
Small group tuition with a maximum of 3 students at a time. Students choose either 2, 3 or 4 day packages of tuition. The teacher/student numbers are very favourable and specific homework will be provided. For Beginners the programme starts right at the beginning with sorting and preparing materials and runs right through a progressive programme, for Intermediates students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket they wish to learn.
Costs: Small Group Tuition (3 students max) £90 per day tuition, minimum of 2 days - materials extra depending on use
Contact me for 2026 dates
1-1 or 1-2 in the Workshop
Progressive Basketry - 1-1 or 1-2 in the Workshop
1- 1 or 2 tuition. Students choose either 2, 3 or 4 day packages of tuition - we work together to ensure the skills you require are covered. Students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket they wish to learn. Welsh frame baskets a speciality!
Please enquire if I have any possible dates BEFORE booking. To confirm your place book by selecting the number of days you require to attend and pay in full. Please see cancellation policy below.
Private Groups in the Workshop
If you would like a private 1 or 2 day course for up to 4 people, to make anything you like please contact me for available dates. Possible courses could be Willow for the Garden, Beginners Basketry, Willow for the Classroom - other suggestions welcome! £90 per day person - materials dependent on course.
Small Group Basketry Tuition
£95.00 - £285.00
Progressive Basketry - Small group in the Workshop
2025 and 2026 dates now all full, 1-1 and 1-2 private dates available
Maximum of 3 students - come and learn the basket or technique of your choice. Welsh frame baskets a speciality!
Students choose either 2 or 3 day packages of tuition .
Beginners start right at the beginning with sorting and preparing materials and can run right through a progressive programme, Intermediate students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket you wish to learn.
Workshops start at 9.30 am and finish at approximately 4.30 pm. I will provide plenty of refreshments but please bring a packed lunch.
Material costs vary depending on what you make but will generally be in the region of £7.50 per day. If frames for your baskets are made by me in advance then costs will reflect this. Examples are below:
Stake and Strand baskets £7.50 per day (Leather straps at cost depending on size)
Large Garden Trug £10
Other frame baskets with preset hoops £7.50 per day
Cyntell or welsh shopper £30 total - to include additional frame set to take home
Llangwm Fisherwoman’s Pannier. £30 total to include leather strap
To confirm your place book by selecting the number of days you require to attend and pay in full. Please see cancellation policy below.
Terms and Conditions
Payment in full must be received before your place is confirmed
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend a course please let us know as soon as possible.
If a cancellation is made 28 days or more before the course start date then a full refund will be given.
If a cancellation is made between 28 days and 14 days before the course start date and we are able to allocate your place to another student, then a 50% refund will be given. In the event that we are unable to allocate your place to another student, no refund will be given.
If a cancellation is made less than 14 days before the course start date then no refund will be given.
Workshop 1-1 or 1-2 Tuition
£250.00 - £270.00
Progressive Basketry - 1-1 or 1-2 in the Workshop
1-1 or 2 tuition. Students choose either 2, 3 or 4 day packages of tuition - we work together to ensure the skills you require are covered. Students choose and focus on a specific skill or basket they wish to learn. Welsh frame baskets a speciality!
Please enquire if I have any possible dates BEFORE booking. To confirm your place book by selecting the number of days you require to attend and pay in full. Please see cancellation policy below.
1-1 Tuition £250 per day, 1-2 Tuition £270 per day.
Material charge to be paid on the day in region of £10 per person per day depending on the skills/basket covered.
Terms and Conditions
Payment in full must be received before your place is confirmed
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend a course please let us know as soon as possible.
If a cancellation is made 28 days or more before the course start date then a full refund will be given.
If a cancellation is made between 28 days and 14 days before the course start date and we are able to allocate your place to another student, then a 50% refund will be given. In the event that we are unable to allocate your place to another student, no refund will be given.
If a cancellation is made less than 14 days before the course start date then no refund will be given.
Online Cyntell Course via Zoom - 3 Taught Sessions, Instructions and 14" Cyntell Frame set
£265.00
This is for 1-1 basketry tuition to learn the traditional Welsh Basket, the Cyntell. The cost includes a 14" Cyntell Frame and Rib Set for you to use in Session 2 and 3.
You will need thick rods of willow for ribs and hoop making and basketry willow for weaving to complete the course (I can provide this within the UK on request if necessary - Rib and Weaving Willow £15 plus postage)
This Online Course of 3 zoom sessions includes full written instructions and former templates. Each session will be recorded so that you have an individual instruction video to refer to in the future. Individual feedback will be given via Zoom and includes specific skills teaching following a structured programme and suggested homework. Email support is also offered between sessions.
Short Introductory Session (FREE) Material purchasing, selection and preparation
**For Canada and USA - Willow supplies contact the Branch Ranch. **
Please note there will be an additional shipping fee for the frame for international students and you will need to source willow for split ribs and weaving from your own country.
Session 1 - Making and using formas to make hoops. Splitting and Shaving willow to make ribs.
Full instructions and forma templates will be given after this session.
Session 2 - Weaving the Cyntell - Tying on the first 4 ribs, splitting and shaving additional ribs and shaping the basket
Session 3 - In the round ribs, finishing the weave and finishing details
