Basket Making Courses

About our courses…

Recharge and rejuvenate yourself on this therapeutic weekend course

For over a decade now I have shared the secrets and magic of English Willow Basketry on this two day course. Discover for yourself the elegant and beautiful techniques that turn simple sticks of willow into  timeless pieces of wonder.

As a participant you will spend a pleasant therapeutic weekend learning how to make a round shopping basket with a roped handle and a bread basket to take home and keep. I try to create a holistic approach to basketry incorporating breathing and mindfulness to create an immersive experience. Basketry is philosophy and I hope you will leave the weekend feeling a little lighter and more joyful.

Held in the lovely Parish Hall, Walnut Hill in Surlingham, Norfolk NR14 7AG  which is about four miles south of the historic City of  Norwich and its many attractions.

I will provide tools and materials, tea and coffee and expert tuition. It is an enjoyable and rewarding  experience and you will help maintain a heritage craft. We commence 9.30 and finish around 4pm each day.

For those that have already attended a course there is the opportunity to learn how to make a small log basket with under foot base and twisted handles.

Price is £160 per person. A £60 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place with the balance payable 2 weeks prior to the event.

To book a place or for further information please email norfolkhedge@gmail.com or call 07948977104

Upcoming Dates 

28/29 Sept – fully booked

12/13 Oct – last few places available

If you’d like to stay in the area there are a number of b&b’s and campsites available in the surrounding area or in the nearby wonderful city of Norwich. I particularly recommend

Pottles Barn B & B

pottlesbarn.co.uk

Church Farm B & B, The Street, Norton Subcourse Norwich NR14 6RS
 
churchfarmbb@gmail.com
 

Aldefen Marshes Wild Camping