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. I will ask for full payment 2 weeks prior to the workshop, which is non-refundable, unless there is someone who can take the place.
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.
Garden wigwam
June 15th 9.30am-12.30pm £40
Make a garden support, just in time for using in the garden for sweet peas or runner beans!
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.
Willow weaving workshop
August 17th 9.30am to 1pm £50
This workshop is designed to be an introduction to willow weaving if you would like to just have a go! Or, if you have done some basketmaking previously, come along and make something new.
There will be a few options such as garlic holders, birdfeeders, fish and willow spirals.
