Traditional Irish Creels

Ballydehob Community Hall, Co. Cork

Saturday & Sunday

The 22nd and 23rd of March 2025

10:00-16:30, both days

In this two day course, we will be learning the basics of this very special indigenous basket to Ireland-- the traditional Creel. This basket was a traditional 'pack basket' for donkeys, horses, mules, and people the island over. And who knows Fionn mac Cumhaill and his traveling band could have used this baskets in ancient times! Each participant will get to make at least one creel--starting off with the shoulder creel as pictured here and moving on to other styles if one wishes. This style of basket is as ancient as memory, with unique weaving patterns and techniques only found in this style of basket. There is dozens of variations of different types of Creels found throughout Ireland, we will focus on the basics in this course and weave with some special heritage varieties of Irish basketry willow.

• 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