Round Baskets Galore

Ballydehob Community Hall, Co. Cork

Saturday & Sunday

11th and 12th of October, 2025

10:00-17:30, both days

In this weekend course we will learn all about round baskets—skibs, bread baskets, trays, shopping baskets, storage baskets, log baskets—you decide!

If you are a beginner we will focus on the basics, if you have previous experience we can explore more advanced techniques and the world is your lobster. We will go over: willow growing, materials preparation, weaving a round base, slyping uprights, pull-down wale, three-rod wale, randing, designs and colours, borders, handles, and ‘feet’! There will also be opportunity to play around with various colours of heritage willow for patterns. An excellent and thorough introduction course for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the ancient techniques of weaving with willow or improve their understanding and knowledge of this ancient craft.

• Organic tea, coffee and homemade treats provided

• Inclusive of tools and heritage willow materials fee

• Maximum of 8 participants for small class size

€220, inclusive of booking fee