Workshops
Bespoke Workshops
If you’d prefer to learn in a smaller, more personal group, or would like to enjoy a weaving workshop with friends or colleagues, I’d love to hear from you. I can host sessions from my home studio, a local village hall, or arrange a workshop at a venue of your choice.
Each workshop is tailored to suit your experience level, with achievable projects discussed and agreed in advance to ensure you get the most from your day.
What better way to spend time together — chatting, learning new skills, and creating something beautiful, natural and sustainable that will last for years to come?
To discuss your requirements or book a session, please get in touch:
jo@theentwistles.com
07734 007196
Bird House and Feeder Workshop
£65
9.30am - 12.30pm
Join me for a practical and inspiring introduction to willow weaving. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own woven bird house with a plaited handle, using locally grown willow.
The session will cover the harvesting and preparation of willow for basketry, along with step-by-step guidance on traditional weaving techniques. By the end of the workshop, you will have crafted a beautiful functional bird house and feeder, both designed to be returned to nature for the birds to enjoy.
What’s Included
All materials and tools
Expert instruction and guidance
Tea, coffee and biscuits
Suitability
This workshop is suitable for beginners. Please note that willow weaving requires a reasonable level of hand strength and manual dexterity.
Whether you are new to weaving or looking to explore a traditional craft, this workshop offers an enjoyable and rewarding creative experience.
Spaces are limited — book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday 4th July - No 7 Workshop, The Country Crib, 7 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PT.
Beginners Basket Workshop with LUNCH
£125.00
9.30am – 5pm
Join us for a full day of creativity and craftsmanship as you weave your own beautiful basket from locally grown willow. Guided through traditional techniques, you’ll learn how to create the base, stake up the sides and weave a strong, well-balanced basket to take home.
This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some weaving experience. A good degree of hand strength and dexterity is required, as basket making is a physical and rewarding process.
What’s Included:
All tools and locally grown willow
Step-by-step tuition throughout the day
Tea, coffee and biscuits
A delicious light lunch prepared by award-winning chef and Great British Menu winner, Emily Lampson, made using seasonal local produce.
What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for a practical workshop environment.
Spend the day immersed in a traditional rural craft, enjoy wonderful food, and leave with a timeless handmade basket created entirely by you.
Early booking recommended.
More dates coming soon
Zarzo Basket Workshop
£95.00
10am -4pm
Discover the beauty of traditional basket weaving in this relaxed, hands-on Zarzo Basket Workshop. Using natural willow and time-honoured techniques, you’ll create your own elegant sculptural basket — perfect as a decorative piece, fruit basket, or seasonal display.
Inspired by the classic Spanish zarzo style and the work of Ulla Misser, this design combines flowing curves with rustic charm, making it suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced makers looking to explore organic forms.
What you’ll learn
How to shape and tension willow naturally
Traditional weaving and binding techniques
Creating curved forms and sculptural handles
Finishing techniques for a strong, beautiful basket
What’s included
All willow and materials
Step-by-step tuition
Your finished handmade Zarzo basket to take home
Tea/Coffee and cake
Expect a friendly, creative day filled with natural materials, mindful making, and plenty of inspiration. Please bring a picnic lunch.
Date: Thursday 17th September
Place: Sparkford Parish Hall, Church Road, Sparkford, Yeovil BA22 7JN
Time: 10am - 4pm
Spaces are limited to keep the workshop small and personal. Early booking recommended.
Garden Obelisk Workshop
£75
9.30am – 12.30pm | Suitable for Beginners
Spend a relaxed and creative morning weaving your very own willow plant supports — perfect for helping your climbing plants grow in style. During the session, you should be able to make up to two beautiful supports to take home and use in your garden.
This workshop is ideal for complete beginners as well as those with some willow weaving experience. No prior knowledge is needed. While less demanding than basket making, willow weaving does require a reasonable degree of hand strength and dexterity.
What’s Included:
All willow materials
Use of tools and weaving jigs
Step-by-step tuition
Tea, coffee and biscuits
Please Bring:
A pair of secateurs (if you have them)
Suitable means to transport your finished supports home
Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
At Barwick Farm House we will be working outdoors (undercover if needed), so please dress appropriately for the English weather.
Saturday 9th May
Barwick Farm House
Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TD
Saturday 16th May
Barwick Farm House
Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TD
Come along for a friendly, creative morning and leave with something practical, natural and sustainable for your garden.
Booking essential – early reservation recommended.
Asymmetrical Willow Basket Workshop with Lunch at Horrell & Horrell
£125.00
9.30am - 4pm
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