Basketmaking workshops on the Isle of Wight

Tomorrow, Saturday 21st January, I'm off to Brading Roman Villa on the Isle of Wight to teach basketmaking - we will be working with willow bark and rush to make little plaited boxes that can be used for all kinds of little jobs around the house. They are fun to make and offer a nice introduction to weaving with these materials and how to do the special 'bias' corner where the base weavers become the side weavers.

Next Sunday, 29th January, I'll be back at the Villa again and we will be working with lovely soft rushes and grasses weaving with the twining technique to make a variety of little rounded baskets and mats.

Details and bookings can be made directly with Brading Roman Villa.