About the event

Willow is a fabulously durable natural resource which has been used to create practical items and sculptures for thousands of years.

On this one-day course you will learn to weave a beautiful willow tiffin basket. With its solid wooden base and sturdy handles, you will be able to use this versatile carrier to transport your lunch, bottles & cans, tools or any variety of things.

By starting with a pre-cut wooden base, you will learn how to create borders using the Three Rod Wale technique. In addition to willow, a variety of other materials will also be available on the day to encourage personalising each basket with colour and texture. No experience is necessary however some manual dexterity is needed. If you suffer form arthritis RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome, please check with the course tutor.

Tutor profile, Emma Wetherell

My creative journey into willow crafting started 15 years ago when I made my very first basket. Since then, I have perfected my skills in willow crafting through making living willow trees, sculptures, and a multitude of baskets! More recently, my aim has been to inspire more people to fall in love with willow’s wonderful properties through teaching willow craft courses.