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Basketry traditions from Orkney and Shetland
05 June 2026 - 07 June 2026
Traditional baskets from Orkney and Shetland offer a rich array of styles. Without easy access to willow or other materials better known further south, people used what was available, largely oat straw, but also heather and even dock stems, bound wit
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Beginner's Shopping Basket Weekend Workshop
20 June 2026 - 21 June 2026
The workshop is designed for beginners. You will learn how to make a round base, stake up your basket, wale and weave up the sides, turn down your border, insert and wrap your handle The workshop will run over both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am
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Tim Johnson & Monica Guilera - A taste of the Mediterranean in Northumberland
18 August 2026 - 20 August 2026
A wonderful opportunity to work with these internationally acclaimed basketmakers. Both workshops are suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Numbers are limited, and a few places are still available on both workshops, so please get
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2-Day Beginners Basketry Skills Workshop - September
23 September 2026 - 24 September 2026
This 2-day skills workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to consolidate their basic skills. You will make 2 round baskets, learning the basic skills needed to get you started on your basket-making journey. All materials, a co
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2-Day Beginners Basketry Skills Workshop - September (2)
28 September 2026 - 29 September 2026
This 2-day skills workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to consolidate their basic skills. You will make 2 round baskets, learning the basic skills needed to get you started on your basket-making journey. All materials, a co
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2-Day Log/Laundry Basket Workshop - October
12 October 2026 - 13 October 2026
Working with larger willow is much easier with some previous basketry experience. In this two-day workshop, you will make a basket suitable for logs/laundry. A maximum of five places.
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2-Day Beginners Basketry Skills Workshop - November
05 November 2026 - 06 November 2026
This 2-day skills workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to consolidate their basic skills. You will make 2 round baskets, learning the basic skills needed to get you started on your basket-making journey. All materials, a co
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2-Day Log/Laundry Basket Workshop - November
11 November 2026 - 12 November 2026
Working with larger willow is much easier with some previous basketry experience. In this two-day workshop, you will make a basket suitable for logs/laundry. A maximum of five places.
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2-Day Beginners Basketry Skills Workshop - December
15 December 2026 - 16 December 2026
This 2-day skills workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those who want to consolidate their basic skills. You will make 2 round baskets, learning the basic skills needed to get you started on your basket-making journey. All materials, a co
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