Courses
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My weaving workshops provide an opportunity to learn a new skill, to reconnect with nature, to unwind and spend a day being creative....weaving requires focus and is relaxing at the same time and can be therapeutic! To make something beautiful and useful is rewarding and fulfulling. We have fun too!
They are usually held at the beautiful Felin Uchaf Centre
All materials are supplied, and these are usually grown locally. Refreshments are also provided in the characterful new Felin cafe building.
I can also run day or half day workshops for organised groups (5-8 people) please get in touch to discuss. Examples include willow planters/birdfeeders, wool seat pads using a peg loom, garden supports or a foraging basket.
All my workshops require a minimum of 5 participants, and a maximum of 8. Full payment is required on booking, which is non refundable unless there is someone who can take the place (there is usually a waiting list).
Driftwood basket
January 13th and February 10th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection (hopefully plenty will be foraged after the winter storms!)
Suitable for all.
Introduction to willow
January 24th 10am-2pm
£50
Come and learn about the wonders of willow and the ancient craft of basketmaking. This will include a tour of the Felin withy, and an opportunity to take some cuttings away to plant your own.
There will also be a practical session weaving a fish or platter.
Suitable for all.
Lunch basket/handbag
Saturday 30th March 2 spaces left
9.30-4pm £75.
Weave a shape that goes from rectangular to oval to make a cute willow bag that is fairly multi functional. Suitable for all.
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Driftwood basket
April 20th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
1 space left
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection (hopefully plenty will be foraged after the winter storms!)
Suitable for all.
Zarzo flower basket
April 27th 9.30am-2.30pm £65
Location: Bowling club, Machynlleth
The zarzo technique looks complicated but is satisfyingly methodical and we take it step by step to produce these impressive looking but very functional garden trugs. The finished basket has many other uses...foraging, storage or just decoration!
Suitable for all.
Driftwood basket
May 18th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection.
Driftwood basket
July 27th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection.
Suitable for all.
Garden wigwam
August 10th 10am-12.30pm £40
Make a garden support, using willow that has been grown at Felin Uchaf - maybe an inspiration to grow some of your own!
Driftwood basket FULL
November 9th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection.
Suitable for all.
Christmas Tension tray
December 7th 10am-2pm £60
This is a lovely tray to make for Christmas, and can be used either as as a pot stand, a table decoration or as a present.
Suitable for all.
Log basket
Date to be decided
9.30am-5pm. £100
If anyone would like to make a log basket at some point during autumn/winter then please get in touch and we can find a date convenient for all. Some experience is required, (the minimum being a round basket or driftwood basket).
Venue: Felin Uchaf
