Weave Your Own Foraging Gathering Basket
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Availability
All year round
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Duration
Full day
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Price from
£150 per group (up to 2 people). Prices from £75pp
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Suitable for
Adults and children from 11 years old. Can be wheelchair accessible
Introduction
Spend a delightful day outside learning an ancient craft as you weave your own gathering basket. The perfect experience to lose yourself in creativity and get back to nature.
Baskets have been around for thousands of years and the generous Willow has offered us an invaluable material to create many a useful shaped vessel over the years, from lobster pots to cradles, panniers to balloon baskets. In fact, before plastic and cardboard nearly everything was transported in a basket - just imagine!
Meet the willow, discover the different types and the process required to bring it into a workable condition.
2 basket designs to choose from. Each style of basket has a basic set design, your basket will become unique by the choices you make from the colour combination of willow available and your control of the depth and curve of the basket as you weave. Your instructor will be on hand at every step to offer guidance.
At lunchtime, you'll have time to take stock, fuel up and rest those hard-working fingers. Your instructor will provide teas and snacks throughout the day to keep you fuelled! Weaving works the brain hard.
More weaving and then - the wonderful moment as we put the border down and add the strap or handle. Behold your new foraging friend!
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Why this experience is great for you
- You'll learn a traditional skill that can be applied with a variety of materials.
- Leave with your very own unique basket which will serve you well for many years.
- Making a basket can be very meditative. You can weave in prayers and wishes for yourself or loved ones, it's wonderfully satisfying!
- Workshops like this can be a perfect gift for a loved one or couple.
- Experience this timeless magic journey of turning some bendy sticks into a beautiful and useful vessel!
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Facilities and additional information
Due to the preparation time for the willow, bookings must be confirmed at least 10 days in advance of the workshop date.
There is also the opportunity to bring the workshop to your home or holiday lodgings if you are within 30mins driving distance of Totnes. Just a sheltered outdoor space would be required to weave in.
Equipment: All materials and tools are provided. Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather. Fingerless gloves in the colder months are a great asset.
Parking: There are free areas to park on the street.
Weather: These workshops will be postponed if the weather is very windy or wet.
Food and drink: A simple yet delicious soup lunch and refreshments will be supplied throughout the day.
Wheelchair accessibility: This experience can be tailored for anyone that requires a wheelchair. An extra fee may be required to cover the different venue hire. The instructor could travel to your lodgings too.
Pricing: We also offer this activity for one or two people working on a single basket for £120.
Toilets: Available on-site.
Location
Multiple locations in South Devon available, please enquire.
To secure your experience – book today