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 2025 Workshop Schedules.
Scroll down for 2025 Workshop Schedules.
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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
2025 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 at [email protected]
Sat 21st June - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Rectangular Trug Basket - using the Catalan tension base technique to make a practical and attractive trug, 9am to 5pm, £95pp
Sat 6th Sept - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Traditional Round Basket with or without a Wood Handle, A great introduction to round basket making using traditional techniques to make a basket that can be used for foraging, storage, harvestings...... 9am to 5pm, £95pp
Fri 12th Sept - Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington - Mini Sculptures - 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
Sat 4th and Sun 5th Oct - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Oval Shopping Basket or Round Shopper/Log Basket - Both favourites of mine, the oval shopper is a beautiful and practical basket made over two days with the opportunity to have a go at the traditional underfoot base or table top base, the large round shopper or log basket is an opportunity to make a larger practical basket than on the one day course using a traditional underfoot or table top method, both suitable for those wanting to expand their basketry techniques or beginners, 9am to 5pm both days, £185pp
Sun 2nd November - The Rewilding, Cockerham - Willow Sculpture - 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 8th Nov - Stanhill Methodist Church Hall, Oswaldtwistle - Willow Sculpture - the 2nd of the festive sculpture workshops to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, bird, ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer....9am-5pm, £95pp
Sat 29th Nov - Cedar Farm, Mawdesley - Winter Sculpture Workshop - 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 6th Dec - Venue tbc - Natural Christmas Decorations - 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
Sat 13th Dec - Wildwood Days, Brinscall - Christmas Family Willow Workshop, 10am to 12.30pm, details tbc
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 note, weaving with willow requires good manual dexterity and hand strength, if you have arthritis or similar in your hands you will have some soreness after weaving and might not be able to manipulate the willow to ensure a neat finish to your work. There is the option of using thinner willow if you would like to go ahead and I recommend a half day rather than a full day. Please contact Julie for a chat and more information via email: [email protected]