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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A perfect class for beginners or improvers, your basket will have a 12-14" base and 3-4" sides - straight or sloped. Techniques learned or practiced include twining, waling, shaping, and […]