I run a variety of willow weaving and basket making courses here in South Wales, from traditional Welsh baskets like the Cyntell to willow weaving sculptures like Christmas reindeers! Take a look at my upcoming willow courses below.
Contact me if you'd like to book or have any further questions.
Contact me if you'd like to book or have any further questions.
City and Guilds Level 2 Basketry
18 week progressive courses (meeting once every two weeks)
Sardis, Valley and Vale, Bettws, Bridgend. Commencing January 2018
Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire. Next start date TBC
This is a fantastic course if you are serious about wanting to improve your basketmaking skills. Students are taught in small groups in a progressive manner a range of basketry skills. Design of baskets is covered as well as all practical skills to enable you to produce both traditional and innovative baskets. A wide range of techniques and materials are sampled during the course enabling you to develop as a confident and qualified basketmaker.
Contact us for more details, next course commencing September 2018 or January 2019
18 week progressive courses (meeting once every two weeks)
Sardis, Valley and Vale, Bettws, Bridgend. Commencing January 2018
Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire. Next start date TBC
This is a fantastic course if you are serious about wanting to improve your basketmaking skills. Students are taught in small groups in a progressive manner a range of basketry skills. Design of baskets is covered as well as all practical skills to enable you to produce both traditional and innovative baskets. A wide range of techniques and materials are sampled during the course enabling you to develop as a confident and qualified basketmaker.
Contact us for more details, next course commencing September 2018 or January 2019
Cyntell - Traditional Welsh Basket
25th and 26th May 2019
10-4:30pm
Crafts by the Sea, Ogmore by Sea
£140
A two day course taught together with Les Llewelyn. The Cyntell is a basket which can be made by complete beginners, however, if you are an improving basketmaker there are a wealth of skills to learn during the making of this basket including the basic principles of frame basket making such as making the frame and weaving across the basket, splitting and shaving willow to form ribs. These skills have been handed down through generations and weaving this basket provides a strong connection to our Welsh agricultural and basketmaking heritage.
25th and 26th May 2019
10-4:30pm
Crafts by the Sea, Ogmore by Sea
£140
A two day course taught together with Les Llewelyn. The Cyntell is a basket which can be made by complete beginners, however, if you are an improving basketmaker there are a wealth of skills to learn during the making of this basket including the basic principles of frame basket making such as making the frame and weaving across the basket, splitting and shaving willow to form ribs. These skills have been handed down through generations and weaving this basket provides a strong connection to our Welsh agricultural and basketmaking heritage.
Talks and Demonstrations
I have spoken to 57 local groups about willow and basketry, such as Gardening Clubs and Women's Institutes.
Contact me if you would like me to present a talk to your group.
I have spoken to 57 local groups about willow and basketry, such as Gardening Clubs and Women's Institutes.
- 'Working with Willow' includes a hands on session making a small willow item to take home
- 'Traditional Welsh Baskets', Includes a practical demonstration of making ribs for a Cyntell or Welsh Shopper and how to weave the basket.
Contact me if you would like me to present a talk to your group.
For loads more lovely willow courses visit : www.outtolearnwillow.co.uk
