The beginners basket club is an evening session running for three consecutive Thursdays. We will be making round willow baskets, and covering a range of techniques and topics during the three sessions. Suitable for complete beginners or improvers.
We will be a small group of only 3 participants, so you will have plenty of 1-2-1 time and it will be a relaxed, friendly, cosy learning environment in my personal workshop.
The sessions will cover the following topics:
Session 1 - 13/11/25 18:00 - 20:30
Willow selection, sorting and soaking
Basket designs and shapes
Making up to 2 bases for round baskets
Session 2 - 20/11/25 18:00 - 20:30
Staking up our bases
Weaving the sides, covering two different types of weaving
Session 3 - 27/11/25 18:00 - 20:30
Weaving the border and adding a handle!
Basket club is a very open, flexible learning opportunity, you will have the chance to make the basket that you want to make and there will be plenty of time and space for all questions and extra learning you want to do, this course is destined for people who are keen and passionate about learning basketry.
Location - Oxleaze Lane, Dundry, Bristol, BS41 8JZ. You will receive the exact location and arrival instructions upon booking.
Cost - £130 per person. This covers all material and tool use for both sessions, plus all the tea and biscuits your heart desires!
Testimonials
Nina
“Flo is an excellent teacher, brilliant at her work and THE loveliest human! Learning a skill with such historic standing really got me in the feels. You learn, create and even connect with the scent of the different willows. I couldn’t have asked for more, thank you Flo!”