Weave your own willow frame basket at Oak Tree Alpacas

Weave your own frame basket

Create your own rustic frame basket - a perfect style for a first basket, or to practice some key weaving skills.

We will set the frame and use the 'gods eye' weave to hold in place. We will add ribs to hold the shape and fill the weave. You will leave with your own unique (no 2 are ever the same!) basket, perfect for foraging, gathering harvest from the allotment or garden, or even to take shopping!

There will be a range of willows and if available, other usable rods for colour and texture - to allow us to get creative with the baskets too!

About the venue

This is a unique willow weaving experience, as we will be weaving right next to the herds of alpacas that live at Oak Tree Farm! There is also a beautiful garden and surrounding woodland.

We expect to be weaving outside within sight of the alpacas. There is some shelter if the weather is really bad - but dress for the outdoors.

There is a small car park at the Farm, parking is free.

The workshop format

This is a practical session, in a small group of up to 6 participants so you you will have lots of support and guidance throughout.

Refreshments

Bring your own packed lunch but leave space for Oak Tree Farm's signature Herb Tea and Cake which is included in this workshop. Check out the menu here: Time for Tea?

Basic hot drinks also available throughout the workshop.

Considerations for participants

All tools and materials will be provided and are included in the course fee. Some strength in the hands and fingers are needed to work with willow, but help and guidance is always available if needed. Lucy is happy to discuss any adjustments that may work for you in advance – email willowknots@gmail.com

Please note that booking for this workshop ends 1 week before the session itself, so we can prepare the coreect amount of willow!