Harvest Hen Basket

Ballydehob Community Hall, Co. Cork

Saturday & Sunday

The 5th and 6th of April, 2025

10:00-16:00, both days

In this two days course, we will learn some techniques of frame basket baskets and weave this beautiful and well made colourful basket. We will make the hoops that create the frame for this basket using traditional techniques of curving, carving and joining whole rods for a beautiful finish. We will have the chance to play around with a wide variety of colourful heritage basketry willow to play with pattern. In this course you will learn all the basics of willow growing, preparation, hoop making, slyping, ribs, basic frame baskets techniques. Complete beginners and advanced weavers welcome.

• Organic tea, coffee and homemade treats provided

• Inclusive of tools and heritage willow materials fee

• Maximum of 8 participants for small class size

€215 inclusive of booking fee