Tutor: Julie Gurr
Join us and learn to weave a basket in a day, using traditional willow frame basket techniques, in our Discovery Centre classroom. Experienced willow weaver Julie will guide you through the process of making your own cute little basket with a handle, ideal for blackberries, other small fruit or eggs. Previous willow weaving workshop attendees said:
"Loved learning something new and teacher very supportive and patient. Great fun and sociable in lovely surroundings."
"So pleased with my final product! Really helpful instructor."
All the willow you'll use is grown locally, without chemicals, and you 'll get an opportunity to learn about growing, harvesting and preparing willow for weaving.
With no more than six participants, you'll get plenty of individual instruction and support.
Julie Gurr has over 20 years of experience as a basket weaver and grows her own willow in East Sussex. See her website and her Instagram page.
Included in the price: All materials as well as tools to use on the day and tea and coffee.
Venue: Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7FW. Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7FW. See our website for how to find us. The Centre sits within the nature reserve and houses a cafe, gift shop and public toilets, free wifi is available.
What to bring/wear: Sensible footwear (no open-toed sandals). Please bring a packed lunch, or if you prefer, our café opens at 9.30am serving refreshments and light lunches.
Parking: Available at Car Park, Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TT , about a 7 minute walk from the Discovery Centre
Accessibility: Some manual strength and dexterity is needed to weave the willow. Rye Harbour Discovery Centre is a wheelchair friendly venue, with a step-free entrance ramp. Our toilet facilities include two that are wheelchair accessible.
Dogs: Please note that although we welcome well-behaved dogs to the café, they are not generally permitted at our events (except assistance dogs).
Cancellation policy: Refunds are not usually available within 30 days of a scheduled event. Please click here to read our Course and Event booking and cancellation Terms & Conditions.
Contact: If you have any queries, email us at rhdcoffice@sussexwt.org.uk
Images © Julie Gurr
