
Rusland Horizons Swill Basket Making
Date and time
Refund policy
Refunds up to 30 days before event
Description
Swills are very traditional baskets from the Furness area. During the three day course local expert Owen Jones will show you how to start with a coppiced oak tree, a bundle of hazel rods and go through the whole process to complete your own swill basket.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the rare craft of swill basket making, once so common in this area but now just practised by a handful of people. Owen Jones is known nationally for his dedication to the beautiful and practical skill of swill making.
Meal breaks: Lunch provided each day and all tea/coffee etc.
Location: Spout Meadow, High Nibthwaite. Postcode: LA12 8DF
Directions: Please drive to Spout Meadow in High Nibthwaite (at southern end of Consiton Lake), where you will be directed where to park.
What to wear: Either outside or in an unheated workshop so dress according to the weather.
Age Limit: courses are designed for 18years and over. If you are under 18, please contact us on rusland.horizons@lakedistrict.gov.uk to discuss other opportunities.
Please contact Rebecca at rebecca.oaks@btinternet.com or your instructor if you have any questions.
Concession: Course Fees – Concessions we are not offering concessions this year but if you would like to attend and the cost is prohibitive please do contact us via email to rusland.horizons@lakedistrict.gov.uk to see if we can help.
Cancellation: In order to receive a full refund, you must notify us 30 days of the course start date that you are unable to attend.
We are unable to offer refunds for any part of a course altered at short notice because of the weather.