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Course Details - Traditional Irish Creel

Another great workshop with Catherine Davies. This time its the Traditional Irish Creel. Creels were the basket used for carrying and carting all agricultural and fishing materials. With a strong structure they make excellent log baskets.

ABOUT THE COURSE
 
Title Traditional Irish Creel with Catherine Davies
Description A workshop to make a Traditional Irish Creel. Use it for collecting the peats, the seaweed or the potatoes or like me use it as a log basket which will look good by the fire and will last a lifetime.
About the tutor
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.
Prerequisite knowledge/skills
 No previous skills are required to come on this workshop, although if you have done one of Catherine's other courses you will have a good foundation for this technique. As the willow is quite large, this course is not suitable for anyone with arthritis or very weak fingers and thumbs.
Course format
 Creels are made upside-down unlike the traditional base with uprights. Traditionally these creels would have been made outside with the stakes stuck into the ground but we will use boards with holes for the stakes. You will be introduced to the techniques of creel design and construction using Flanders Red willow grown at West Moss-side. You will be able to complete one creel over the weekend and may also make smaller items using the same technique.
After completing this course...
 You will leave this workshop with a log basket and knowledge of the traditional Irish Creel techniques. There are books available to browse in the Centre.

INFORMATION
 
Cost
 £100.00
Duration This is a two-day course, starting at 10:00 and finishing at 16:30
Dates There are no current scheduled dates for this course, please click here to send us a message indicating your interest in receiving details when they become available
Meals Country farmhouse fare will be provided together with generous supplies of teas and coffee.
Disabled facilities Disabled parking, access and toilet are provided.

QUESTIONS
 
More information Contact Catherine or Kate (click on a name).
How do I book a place? There are no current scheduled dates for this course, please click here to send us a message indicating your interest in receiving details when they become available
What should I bring with me? You do not need to bring anything, though it is advisable to wear old clothes.
Are there any other related courses I can attend? Other willow weaving techniques are covered in Wildlife Sculptures with Anthea Naylor and Traditional Baskets with Catherine Davies and Willow Shoppers with Jane Wilkinson.