The perfect basket to hold bigger things. This class is for those with some willow basketry experience. Join us for this two-day class and make a large willow basket for your home or garden. We will work on pairing, randing or slewing, and wailing techniques. Finish your basket with a woven border. Learn some new […]
Mel Bastier of Out To Learn Willow will lead this two-day backpack-making workshop. Mel, from Ogmore-By-Sea, South Wales, is an exceptional basketmaker and teacher, and it is our honour to host her. Added bonus in this class - Mel's daughter Ellie (a brilliant artist in her own right) will show us how to use willow […]
Mel Bastier, one of the U.K.'s finest willow weavers and sculptors, leads us in this introductory class to make a small bird (e.g., chicken, duck), animal (e.g., squirrel, chipmunk, cat), or animal head from willow. Participants can choose their project. (Participants must choose their project two weeks prior to class commencement so appropriate willow can […]
Mel Bastier, Out To Learn Willow, one of the U.K.'s most sought after willow sculptors, will lead this two-day class. Participants can make a bird, animal (e.g., deer, dog) or animal head using brown (willow with bark on), buff, and/or white willow. Focus will be on the finer details of the sculpture. Student's choice of […]
This one day class if perfect for those new to weaving with willow or those who want a weaving refresher. Join us to make a small round, stake and strand basket in this one day class. You will learn about selecting materials, twining, waling and how to make a simple trac border. A perfect place […]
Join us to make a willow wreath, complete with autumn inspired decoration. Using dried flowers and beautiful ribbon, Meredith from Local Bloom will join us to create a beautiful 'wreath corsage' to adorn your wreath. Finished wreath will be approximately 16" at outside measurement. A stunning addition to your autumn decor! This is a half-day […]
This beautiful little rib-style basket is a lovely beginner or improver project. Learn how to choose your materials, fashion woven hoops, add ribs and work with a simple weave to create this foraging basket. No previous willow weaving experience necessary. Click here to register Class Notes and Cancellation Policy: Please be sure to read our […]
Join us to make this lovely basket based on a Spanish cheese draining tray. It's a beautiful, delicate looking basket but a very functional one. A really unique piece. All experience levels are welcome to this introductory class. Course fee: $130 + HST includes all materials, tools, light refreshments (tea, coffee, snacks), fun and creativity. […]
We are so pleased to welcome Jesica Clark (they/them) of Willow Vale Farm in Standfordville, NY, as a guest teacher for this intermediate- to advanced-level class. In this class we will explore the sturdy and fun underfoot oval base, and then use it to create a lovely tall shopper as designed by Peter Dibble. After […]
We are so pleased to welcome Jesica Clark (they/them) of Willow Vale Farm in Standfordville, NY, as a guest teacher for this intermediate to advanced class. Jesica will be taking us on a journey into the wide world of oval willow baskets, this time with a contemporary take on the Catalan base by Anne Mette […]