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167 Weaving courses

Willow Weaved Planters

By Loudwater Community Arts

Come and join us for a day of weaving with willow with Travelling Weaver Sophie. Together we’ll spend the day learning the different techniques and ways of weaving to get the best from this natural material, creating your very own willow planter for inside or outside. Can be planted directly with a liner or a suitable size pot inserted. Handcrafted small cork handles will be supplied. Suitable for all, no previous experience necessary. All materials included.

Willow Weaved Planters
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£50

Basket Weaving Course

4.9(61)

By Jack Raven Bushcraft Ltd

Located between Canterbury and Ashford, join us on the beautiful Kent Downs for this introductory 1 day basket weaving course. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors were particularly skilled at making baskets using a host of different materials for a wide range of uses, from purely practical to ceremonial. We’ve put together this basket weaving course for anyone who would like to learn this fabulous skill. This day course will look at the ancient craft of willow basketry. You will be introduced to the materials and tools required and then be guided through the process to make your own round, handled, willow basket. About us and the venue: Jack Raven Bushcraft was founded in 2011 and we've been delivering bushcraft, craft and foraging courses since then from our 30 acre private ancient woodland on the Kent Downs in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Courses in the summer are held outdoors in our woodland camp complete with covered work areas, an outdoor kitchen and a composting loo. Courses in the winter are held in our workshop in a converted barn. Through the day we will also look at: - Alternative weaves such as randing and wailing - How to make oval and rectangular shaped baskets - Different border designs, - Collecting and preparing your own materials from the hedgerow. Time permitting we will also explore other methods of basketry such as coiled and rubbed baskets. What's included in the price? We will provide all tools and materials as well as a plentiful supply of tea and coffee. Cancellation policy Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Basket Weaving Course
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£105

Willow reindeer workshop with Mel Bastier

By Queen Street Gallery

One day hands-on courses to make a willow reindeer for the home and garden. Participants are shown how to weave with dried willow using a variety of weaving techniques.

Willow reindeer workshop with Mel Bastier
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£85

Trio of Garden Sculptures at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

5.0(3)

By Green Spiral Willow

Come along and make three attractive willow bird feeders. One to fill with fat balls, one for seeds and a hanging bird table. These make great additions to your garden or thoughtful handmade gifts. You will learn how the willow is cut and processed and learn some of the key willow weaving techniques. Refreshments included, please bring your own lunch

Trio of Garden Sculptures at Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£80

Willow Weaving OBELISK Plant Support Workshop

5.0(11)

By Jenni Wren Creative - Floristry Arts & Crafts

Willow weaving Obelisk Plant Support Workshop for all abilities makes the perfect gift or class for crafters and gardeners

Willow Weaving OBELISK 
Plant Support Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Willow lunch bag/handbag Workshop at Downton Memorial Hall

5.0(3)

By Green Spiral Willow

Make this beautiful sunhat from English rush. Rush is soft on your hands to work with and has a multitude of different shades of green, brown and yellow making your hat very individual. During the day you will learn how the rush is grown, harvested and processed. No experience necessary, refreshments provided please bring your own lunch.

Willow lunch bag/handbag Workshop at Downton Memorial Hall
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£80

Yin Yang Basket Workshop at Braishfield Scout Hall in Romsey

5.0(3)

By Green Spiral Willow

Make this unusual Ying Yang with an integrated rustic handle. During the course you will use several different natural coloured willows and apply different weaving techniques to make your basket completely individual. Enjoy a day of craft with refreshments provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Yin Yang Basket Workshop at  Braishfield Scout Hall in Romsey
Delivered In-Person in Romsey
£80

Weaving the Threads: Braided narrative, memoir and poetry

By Rachel Godfrey

“Weaving the threads” is a twelve-week course which gives participants the opportunity to develop a coherent body of work through a range of expressive creative writing activities. For some, this might mean developing a memoir, for others it might be a collection of poems, or an extended piece of fiction. Participants may also choose to treat the course as a series of one-off sessions.

Weaving the Threads: Braided narrative, memoir and poetry
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£140 to £175

Yin Yang Basket Workshop at Corfe Castle Village Hall

5.0(3)

By Green Spiral Willow

Make this unusual Ying Yang with an integrated rustic handle. During the course you will use several different natural coloured willows and apply different weaving techniques to make your basket completely individual. Enjoy a day of craft with refreshments provided. Please bring your own lunch.

Yin Yang Basket Workshop at  Corfe Castle Village Hall
Delivered In-Person in Wareham
£80

Beginners chair caning one day course

By Julia Walton

Beginners chair caning class

Beginners chair caning one day course
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£95