Workshops
If you would like to be taught in a smaller group, or would like to share your weaving workshop with friends or work colleagues then please get in touch - I can either run a workshop from my home, a local village hall or a venue of your choice.
Tuition will be tailored to your ability and achievable projects discussed in advance.
What a lovely way to spend the day, chatting with friends and creating something natural and sustainable that with last a lifetime.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
Bespoke Workshops
Bird House and Feeder Workshop
£65
10am - 1pm
Suitable for beginners
Weave your very own bird house and bird feeder. This workshop is a good introduction to the joys of weaving with willow. You will learn about the harvest & preparation of willow for basket making and also discover the magic in creating something from nature which can then be put back into nature for the birds to enjoy.
All materials and tools will be provided.
This workshop is suitable for beginners but please not that a certain amount of hand strength and dexterity is required to weave with willow.
Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Tuesday 24th February 2026 - The Barn at Weston Manor Farm, Corscombe, Dorset DT2 0PB
Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Sparkford Parish Hall, Church Road, Sparkford BA22 7JN
Beginners Basket Workshop
£100
9.30am - 4pm
Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience.
A traditional round basket made using prepared brown willow. You will learn traditional basketry techniques in the making of this basket and go home with something beautiful and useful - but most importantly, that you have made yourself.
No prior experience needed but you must have a good degree of dexterity in your hands.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
All tools and materials will be provided along with tea/coffee and biscuits throughout the day. Please bring your own packed lunch. Kitchen facilities available in the village hall.
Saturday 7th February - Sparkford Parish Hall, Church Road, Sparkford BA22 7JN
Fruit/Bread Basket Workshop
£90
9.30am - 3.30pm
Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience.
Spend the day learning how to make a low-sided round basket in this one day workshop. You will learn how to make a base, stake up and weave the sides, then finish with a choice of borders. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some willow weaving experience.
No prior experience needed but you must have a good degree of dexterity and strength in your hands.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
All tools and materials will be provided along with tea/coffee and biscuits throughout the workshop. Please bring your own packed lunch.
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Garden Obelisk Workshop
£75
9.30am - 12.30pm
Suitable for beginners.
Spend the morning weaving your very own willow plant supports to grow your climbing plants in style. You should be able to make up to two supports in the morning.
All materials, tools and weaving jigs will be provided but please bring a pair of secateurs if you have them and ensure that you have the means to transport your finished items home afterwards!
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those with some willow weaving experience.
No prior experience needed, and although less demanding than making a basket, you must have a good degree of dexterity and strength in your hands.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing - at Barwick Farm House we will be working outside (undercover if required) so please dress for the English weather.
Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be provided
Saturday 9th May - Barwick Farm House, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TD
Tuesday 12th May - Sparkford Parish Hall, Church Road, Sparkford BA22 7JN
Saturday 16th May - Barwick Farm House, Barwick, Yeovil BA22 9TD
Berry Basket Workshop with Lunch
£125.00
9.30am - 4pm
Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience.
Create a beautiful Berry Basket from locally grown willow. Learn traditional weaving techniques whilst focusing on colour and form, to produce a shaped basket perfect for berries, small fruit or eggs. Finish with a trac border and pegged handle.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some willow weaving experience. A good degree of dexterity and strength in your hands is required.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
All tools and materials will be provided along with tea/coffee and biscuits throughout the workshop.
Award winning chef, Emily Lampson, will serve a delicious light lunch made with seasonal local produce.
Friday 30th January 2026 - The Barn at Weston Manor Farm, Corscombe, Dorset DT2 0PB
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