Willow Basket Workshop - With Hilary Burns

A Two-day Willow Basket Workshop with MAKE Southwest member Hilary Burns MBE 

In this two-day workshop you’ll make a shopper or foraging basket, with a wrapped handle, using a selection of natural coloured willows with the bark on. 

Beginners will make a round basket, improvers may like to expand their skills into oval work, or try different weaves or borders. 

Please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes.

All tools and materials will be provided.

Please note: Due to the nature of the workshop it is advisable that participants consider the physical activity involved - willow weaving requires strength in the hands / wrists. 

Please also let us know if you have back or joint problems to help Hilary consider what reasonable adjustments can be made. 

With thanks to 'The Old Kennels' and Hilary Burns for sharing this video.

On the day:

Please advise that it’s best to wear clothing suitable for working/bending and comfortable shoes. Basketmaking is fairly hard work! 

All tools and materials will be provided. 

Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.

On arrival, please head through the shop to our new workshop space at the rear of the building.

Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces

View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, here