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Willow Round Basket

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8
Mar

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH

Address

Great Torrington, Rosemoor, Torrington

Venue

RHS Garden Rosemoor

Booking

  • Other Prices

    £125

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 8 March 2025, 9.30am–5.30pm

     

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Willow weaving

This lovely round basket is a perfect starter project if you are new to willow and would like to create something that is both beautiful and 100% functional. Created especially for beginners, you will learn some traditional English techniques and use willow grown on the Somerset Levels to create your own basket. At the end of the day, you will be able to take home your completed round basket.

With over a decade of teaching experience, full time basketmaker Sarah Le Breton is incredibly passionate about sharing her heritage craft. As well as making a lovely and useful basket today, Sarah's aim is to enthuse, energise and inspire you.

Please bring with you:
  • Your booking reference number
  • A notebook and pencil to make notes
  • Camera (or mobile phone for photos)
  • Secateurs
  • Gloves if you wish to wear them
Please wear old clothes and layers. Willow work is very active and you might get quite warm.
  • To gain the most from this workshop, a good level of mobility as well as finger dexterity and hand strength is essential. 
All materials provided. Lunch and refreshments included.

Tutor: Sarah Le Breton


Additional info

From February 2025, it is no longer a requirement for non-RHS Members to pay Garden entry when attending a course or workshop within the Garden.
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Answers to the most frequently asked questions about courses and workshops at RHS Gardens can be found here.
 

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