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Creative with Nature
Foraged Basket Making – Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th April
Foraged Basket Making – Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th April
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Time: 10am – 4pm each day.
Price: £210
Level: Beginner
I’m really happy to be bringing this course back!
Before the pandemic, I taught my Foraged Basket Making course every year, and I’ve missed it. Now I’m delighted to be able to offer it again, with a whole weekend dedicated to discovering, preparing and weaving with naturally foraged materials.
We’ll begin our weekend with a morning exploring the beautiful grounds of Towneley Park, looking for common, easily identifiable materials that can be used for basketry. We’ll then head back to the Old Walled Garden, home of the Offshoots Permaculture Project, where we’ll prepare a selection of the materials ready for weaving.
Over the two days, I’ll introduce you to a range of different foraged materials and show you how they can be prepared and used for basket making. I’ll bring along a selection of basket styles for inspiration, you can work on a number of smaller sample projects or a larger basket.
It’s a lovely opportunity to slow down, spend time outdoors, learn about the useful plants growing around us and then turn those materials into something beautiful and practical. The classroom is indoors, so don't worry if the weather isn't it's best for us we have a place to work comfortably.
The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some previous weaving experience. No previous basket-making knowledge is needed.
Venue: Offshoots Permaculture Project
Towneley Hall
Towneley Holmes Road
Burnley
BB11 3RQ
The course takes place in the beautiful setting of the Old Walled Garden at Towneley Park.
Parking
There are several car parks around Towneley Park:
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Riverside, Barwise & Woodgrove Car Parks – £2 flat rate for all-day parking. These are the furthest away; allow around 10 minutes' walk.
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Towneley Hall Car Park – £0.80 per hour, with limited spaces available. This is the closest car park, approximately a 1-minute walk away.
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Blue Badge holders – parking is free.
What’s Included
- All tools and materials, including quality English willow
- A finished willow hare sculpture to take home
- Expert tuition, individual guidance and support throughout the day
- Access to examples and inspiration to help you develop your own sculpture
- Tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day
Please bring a packed lunch.
There’s also a café within the park, around a 10-minute walk from the classroom, if you’d like to purchase lunch or refreshments during the day.
Who It’s For
- Complete beginners and those with some willow weaving experience
- Anyone looking for a fun, hands-on creative experience
- Those keen to develop their sculptural weaving skills
- Solo visitors, groups of friends or anyone looking for a thoughtful creative gift
What to Wear & Know
- Wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy, avoiding loose or dangling items
- Wear comfortable, covered-toe shoes
- Keep jewellery to a minimum
- You’ll need to be able to stand for periods of time and have good hand mobility
Come and spend a wonderful weekend discovering what we can weave from the landscape around us, learning new skills and making something beautiful from naturally foraged materials.
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