Workshops
A selection of half, one and two day workshops at various Lancashire venues with low class numbers so there is dedicated time to support everyone in the workshop. The half day workshops are great for those wanting to try weaving for the first time, as a social and therapeutic activity with a group of friends or family, the one and two day workshops provide a more in depth experience and are suitable for those wanting to absorb themselves in the basket-making process and develop their skills further. One to one teaching provides more detailed tailor made training for the basket-maker wanting to advance their skills in traditional round, oval and square basketmaking. Gift Vouchers are available, contact Julie for more information.
Scroll down for 2024 Workshop Schedule.
Scroll down for 2024 Workshop Schedule.
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Private
Talks, Demonstrations, Training and Workshops can be provided at your chosen location, on site, at a community centre or home and are tailored to suit each group or individual requirements. Julie has provided sessions in schools and colleges, community and craft groups, business organisations and corporate days, individuals and informal groups, parties and celebrations.
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Public
Various workshops, old favourites and new, half day, full day and two day options, midweek and weekends at seven venues across Lancashire including the stunning Rewilding in Cockerham, Wildwood Days in Brinscall and Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington. Materials and tools are provided with step-by-step instruction so you go home with a finished item.
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One to One's
You may discuss your requirements with Julie and she can provide relevant tailor made training. Perhaps there is a project you have been wanting to make, skills you want to refresh, gifts to make or you'd like to refresh your knowledge and existing skills. You may visit Julie at her workshop or she can provide the session elsewhere if the venue is suitable (subject to venue cost).
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What people think...
Nicely paced class, good room for crafting and refreshments provided, all excellent
Good instruction, plenty of materials and valuable, went home with a finished product
Very enjoyable and relaxed with like minded people
2024 Workshop Programme
All suitable for beginners unless specifies not. Materials and tools provided with step-by-step instruction so you go home with a finished item. See social media for photos of past workshops!
Please email Julie for more information and to book.
Sun 13th Oct - Haworth Art Gallery - Mini Sculptures - FULL - have a go at corndolly, random or figure eight weave to create lovely mini sculptures such as bees, dragonflies, birds, sheep......you decide, 12.30-3.30pm, £48pp
NEW Sat 26th October - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Traditional Round Willow Basket - FULL - using traditional techniques to make a small stake and strand basket with or without handles of wood or willow that can be used for eggs, bread, pegs, foraging, as a waste basket, a child's basket, a planter.....A great introduction to the traditional basket making that was practiced in Mawdesley and across England, 9am to 5pm £95pp
Fri 1st Nov - Stanhill Methodist Church Hall, Oswaldtwistle - One day Traditional Round Willow Basket to make a small round bread basket or small basket with wood handle - treat yourself and immerse in traditional basket making techniques to make beautiful and functional baskets using Somerset and Lancashire grown willow, 9am to 5pm, £95
Sun 10th Nov - Holden Clough Nurseries - Willow Sculpture - FULL - a popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, bird, ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer....9am-4.30pm, £95pp
NEW Sat 23rd November - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Winter Sculpture Workshop - FULL - Indulge in a creative day using willow to make a 2ft high animal or bird sculpture such as a heron, goose, duck, deer, hare...9am to 5pm £95pp
Sat 30th Nov - The Tractor Shed, Lytham - Natural Christmas Decorations - spend a half or full day and enjoy making natural mini sculptures and festive decorations with willow and rush, such as trees, angels, wreaths, mini reindeer, stars......greens provided, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, £48 half day, £90 full day
NEW Sun 1st Dec - The Rewilding, Cockerham - Willow Sculpture - Extra date added for this popular workshop to make a 2ft high sculpture, you decide on a deer/stag, hare, .....we've even had people make a pig and a dolphin! 9.30am - 5pm, £95pp
Thurs 5th Dec - Stanhill Methodist Church Hall, Oswaldtwistle - Willow Sculpture - the last of this years festive sculpture workshops to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, bird, ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer....9am-5pm, £95pp
Sun 8th Dec - Haworth Art Gallery - Natural Christmas Decorations - the last workshop of the year, enjoy making festive willow decorations such as angels, mini reindeer, stars, wreaths......greens such as holly also provided to decorate your makes, 12.30 - 3.30pm, £48pp
Workshop Refund policy:
Cancellation made 8 weeks or more before the event – 100% refund
Cancellation made between 4 and 8 weeks before the event – 50% refund
Cancellation made within 1 and 4 weeks of the event – 0% refund
Please email Julie for more information and to book.
Sun 13th Oct - Haworth Art Gallery - Mini Sculptures - FULL - have a go at corndolly, random or figure eight weave to create lovely mini sculptures such as bees, dragonflies, birds, sheep......you decide, 12.30-3.30pm, £48pp
NEW Sat 26th October - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Traditional Round Willow Basket - FULL - using traditional techniques to make a small stake and strand basket with or without handles of wood or willow that can be used for eggs, bread, pegs, foraging, as a waste basket, a child's basket, a planter.....A great introduction to the traditional basket making that was practiced in Mawdesley and across England, 9am to 5pm £95pp
Fri 1st Nov - Stanhill Methodist Church Hall, Oswaldtwistle - One day Traditional Round Willow Basket to make a small round bread basket or small basket with wood handle - treat yourself and immerse in traditional basket making techniques to make beautiful and functional baskets using Somerset and Lancashire grown willow, 9am to 5pm, £95
Sun 10th Nov - Holden Clough Nurseries - Willow Sculpture - FULL - a popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, bird, ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer....9am-4.30pm, £95pp
NEW Sat 23rd November - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Winter Sculpture Workshop - FULL - Indulge in a creative day using willow to make a 2ft high animal or bird sculpture such as a heron, goose, duck, deer, hare...9am to 5pm £95pp
Sat 30th Nov - The Tractor Shed, Lytham - Natural Christmas Decorations - spend a half or full day and enjoy making natural mini sculptures and festive decorations with willow and rush, such as trees, angels, wreaths, mini reindeer, stars......greens provided, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm, £48 half day, £90 full day
NEW Sun 1st Dec - The Rewilding, Cockerham - Willow Sculpture - Extra date added for this popular workshop to make a 2ft high sculpture, you decide on a deer/stag, hare, .....we've even had people make a pig and a dolphin! 9.30am - 5pm, £95pp
Thurs 5th Dec - Stanhill Methodist Church Hall, Oswaldtwistle - Willow Sculpture - the last of this years festive sculpture workshops to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, bird, ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer....9am-5pm, £95pp
Sun 8th Dec - Haworth Art Gallery - Natural Christmas Decorations - the last workshop of the year, enjoy making festive willow decorations such as angels, mini reindeer, stars, wreaths......greens such as holly also provided to decorate your makes, 12.30 - 3.30pm, £48pp
Workshop Refund policy:
Cancellation made 8 weeks or more before the event – 100% refund
Cancellation made between 4 and 8 weeks before the event – 50% refund
Cancellation made within 1 and 4 weeks of the event – 0% refund