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Traditional Willow Baskets with Catherine Davies |
| Description |
This 2-day workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques for
making traditional willow baskets. You will make one or two baskets and
there will be time to practice the different elements a basket; the
base, weaving techniques and the border. |
About the tutor
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 I've known Catherine since she began basket making. She used to live just up the road in Thornhill village before heading out to the Isle of Eigg. Basket making came naturally to her and her dedication to understanding the weaves and the structures of the traditional baskets of Scotland and Ireland can be seen in her own beautiful creations. It is great to have her at West Moss-side to pass on her skills. ( Kate Sankey)
You can find a more comprehensive bio here.
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Prerequisite knowledge/skills
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This is an introduction for those who would like to learn the basic
techniques of traditional basketry; no previous skills are required to
come on this workshop. |
Course format
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Over the two days there will be sessions on the different techniques
associated with each element of a basket. Catherine will demonstrate
and there will be time to practice and share problems under her expert
guidance. |
After completing this course...
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As well as having your own beautiful baskets to take home, you will
know how to go about making baskets yourself and can take some willow
home to work on. |
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Cost
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£100.00 |
| Duration |
This is a two-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30 |
| Dates |
Oct 11, 2008 - Oct 12, 2008 |
| Meals |
Country farmhouse fare will be provided together with generous supplies of teas and coffee. |
| Disabled facilities |
Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.
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| More information |
Contact Catherine or Kate |
| How do I book a place? |
It's as simple as clicking here. If you would prefer, you can phone, write to or email Kate. |
| What should I bring with me? |
A notebook and a camera! All tools will be provided. But bring a pair of secateurs
and a Stanley knife or similar if you have them. If you have something
special you wish to weave into your basket bring it along and we will
try to incorporate it. |
| Are there any other related courses I can attend? |
This is one of a number of willow basket making courses which will be run at West Moss-side for beginners and improvers. There is a one day Taska 'knot' platter workshop with Catherine (18th October) . New to West Moss-side is a Creative Willow Basketry weekend with Georgia Crook (22nd/23rd November), Oval baskets with Jane Wilkinson , and Random weaving and willow sculptures with Anthea Naylor (29th/30th November) and others ... coming soon ... |
| What have other attendess said about this course? |
Thanks for everything I got so much inspiration
The starting of an obsession
Fantastic fun - thankyou
Excellent weekend - really great workshop space and brilliant tuition - thanks
Fantastic - a new skill, good company and excellent course
Terrific
Just what I needed |
SO DON'T DELAY - CLICK THE BUTTON! 
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