Thu, 24 Oct
|Lewes
Hanging Bird Table
1 Day Course £120 This distinctive willow hanging bird table can be made in a day. It makes an attractive garden feature - for you and for the birds.
Time & Dates
24 Oct 2024, 10:00 – 16:00
Lewes, Lewes, UK
Overview
24th October - 10am - 4pm
For bird enthusiasts and beginner basketmakers, this project introduces many different basketry techniques.
- Selecting your willow
- Learn several different weaves
- Weaving from a drilled base
- Finishing with neat border
- Creating a hanging loop
- Binding with willow
- Tidying and trimming
Course Tutor: Karen Lawrence
Karen is a basket-maker based in Suffolk. Having completed the City and Guilds Basketmaking course at City Lit in 2013, she now mainly works with willow and rush, but loves experimenting with all manner of materials. She takes great pleasure in repairing old baskets and teaches regularly at many locations. Karen is a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.
What is included in my ticket?
Course fees include:
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Use of all tools & materials
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Entry to the Basketry Festival (26th Oct)
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A chance to exhibit at the Festival's Student Showcase (26th Oct)
Where can I stay?
If you need somewhere to stay in Lewes and cannot find anywhere, we maybe able to help you with rooms with locals. Just contact us using the form at the bottom of this page.
What if I have to cancel?
If you cancel your course having paid for it, we will try to fill your place from our waiting list. If we fill your place, then you will get a 90% refund of your fee. If we cannot fill your place then you will get no refund. If we need to cancel the course for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.