This workshop uses the fundamental basketry techniques to make a round base. Sides will be woven using a waling weave to make this beautiful and functional willow tray. Perfect for a multitude of uses in the home.
Working in British grown sustainable buff willow Mollie will guide you through the processes, giving plenty of tips and knowledge as you weave.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to weave this lovely project. Sage and Season will host you for the day providing refreshments and snacks along with a two course lunch. The class will be kept to a maximum of 8 guests to ensure that you have ample support and assistance throughout the day.
Arrive at 9.30am to join us for coffee and something sweet, teaching will commence shortly after and conclude at 3pm. Cost for the day £105.
Mollie McMillen is Yeoman basket maker, working out of her workshop in Privett, Hampshire. Mollie’s basketry story started in the woods in West Sussex where she trained to be a bushcraft instructor. Around the open fire, she first learned to use tree barks to make pouches and vessels. That was her ‘lightbulb’ moment and she knew she would always need to weave!
Over time a broad collection of plant materials formed and many baskets were made with a wide range of plants, fibres and barks. Mollie is happiest when harvesting, creating connections with plants, adding to her mental maps which cover the landscape and walking home with bunches of foliage under her arm.
Now, Mollie weaves in willow, rush, bark and many mixed plant materials and weaves a wide range of projects and commissions from interior lighting, fencing, coffins and of course plant fibre baskets.
Participants will receive an email with further details of the course prior to the event.
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