Willow Basketry

“Wonderful workshop led by wonderful teacher with a relaxed and friendly teaching style and loads of knowledge”

— Alexandra Higlett, 2024

“We enjoyed all of it, the skill and professionalism of the tutor, working with the materials,  the encouraging atmosphere Flo created, having all the tools we needed organised and to hand, being rescued when we were struggling, the sense of achievement,  the final result ( love my little slightly drunken basket), learning to appreciate the skill and techniques of basketry (I'll never look at a basket again in the same way). We were exhausted when we got home from the intense concentration. .. wonderful. Thank you Flo”

—Fran Morgan, 2025

Split Hazel Basketry

“I felt at ease right away with Flo. There was a lightness and down-to-earth-ness that really set the tone for the weekend, which I really appreciated. Flo is patient and good-humoured, not to mention extremely skilled, all of which meant for a thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying weaving experience. For me, the materials produced a rough-around-the-edges quality to the work, which unsettled any perfectionist desires that might have been lurking. I found that really refreshing, especially compared with other experiences of weaving.”

—Josh Branson, 2024

“Meeting new people and learning a new craft from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher.”

—Jon Cantrell, 2025

“It was great! A great course and I really enjoyed it.  I hadn't done any basketry before and Flo took everyone's experience into account”

—Angela Greaves, 2024

Bowl Turning

“Flo is bloody marvellous! She makes learning new skills feel super fluid and relaxed. You are left feeling like you can achieve anything with the right gentle advice, and Flo's bags of enthusiasm and jolly nature make the whole thing a good laugh too. Very clearly described steps, and not too much (just the right amount of info) in each step so that you can more effortlessly absorb each chunk as you go through. Felt like it all locked neatly into place in my head. 100% recommend Flo as a teacher!

—Nicky Gibson, 2023

“Flo is a wonderful person and made the day extremely pleasant.”

—Tom, 2025

“Thanks a billion! I bloody loved it! Really helpful too to have a whole lathe to myself all day. And to have not too big of a bowl, then I could faff about on the finish a bit :) ACE!”

—Anonymous, 2024

“I found it to be a highly enjoyable day. Flo was a very knowledgeable and patient tutor. Having a smallish class meant that she was able to spend a generous amount of time with each attendee. Grow Wilder is a great place to do work like this and the kitchen was an added bonus! I would definitely recommend this and other woodworking courses to my friends.”

—Anonymous, 2025

“What a lovely and relaxed introduction to Bowl Turning. Flo is such a joyful teacher, her passion for the crafty is infectious. Definitely book if you get a chance!”

—Harriet Jones, 2025