Learn to make a split hazel whisket
I will be teaching a two day split hazel basket making course at Greenwood Days in Leicestershire.
There is a long tradition of hazel basket making in England and all over Europe, often a basket made by the traveller communities. As hazel grows prolifically across most of the continent, people could make and sell baskets, wherever they were. The whisket is an agricultural frame basket that was traditionally made in the Welsh borders.
During the course you will learn some traditional basketry techniques; on day one we’ll be working with our hazel rods and splitting them to create our weaving material. Then day two will be all about weaving!
Suitable for beginners, we will be using some hand tools, such as knives and saws.
Tea, coffee and snacks are included, but please bring your own lunch. It is advised to wear suitable clothes for outdoor work in case the weather isn’t in our favour, sturdy trousers and boots.
Check out Greenwood Days website for more information and to book a place: