Introduction to Hazel Basketry
A 1-day hazel weaving workshop
4th or 5th April 9.30-5
£130
2 concession tickets available each day £40
8 places each day
Join me for this 1 day course introducing you to the wonders of hazel basketry. Treat yourself to a day out or bring a friend or partner to share the fun.
If you want to buy an example of the trays we’ll weave there’s some in the shop here
What you’ll learn
How to identify hazel and responsibly cut your rods
How to bend the rods around your knee to release the hazel wood and form weavers
How to dress the material into a working state
How to make ribs and hoops from the core that is left
How to weave a simple platter using a pattern I’ve adapted from the Herefordshire whisket.
What to bring
Packed lunch
Sturdy outdoor footwear.
Clothing suitable to be working outdoors all day.
Gardening or working gloves to protect your hands
A gardener’s knee pad can be useful if you have one.
Notepad and pencil
Places available
There are 8 available spaces on the course.
Concession tickets
There are two concession tickets available for each session. If you would love to attend this course but the full price cost is a barrier for you please feel free to select the concession ticket. No proof is required.
Accessibility
The venue is a barn with uneven ground, some steps or a grassy ramp up to the work area, and a short walk (20m) to the toilet facilities.
We will be in an outdoor workshop space so I won’t be taking any covid precautions but I will have spare masks available if that would make you feel comfortable. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email and I’ll be happy to help.
Skill level: Beginner
The weaving pattern is simple but preparing the material can be physical and involves a degree of hand and upper body strength.
Where is it?
The course will be held at a new venue, a barn that will become a hub for split wood basketry. It needs some renovation first so we’ll be working outside under a canvas shelter.
The postcode is LA12 8LQ.
I’ll send out directions and parking instructions closer to the date.
Public transport:
The valley doesn’t have any public transport but you can stay within walking distance and I’m happy to pick you up from Ulverston Train Station or Hawkshead bus stop on the day before the course and the morning afterwards. Email me to chat about this.
What is included?
All materials and tool use
Plenty of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
A completed hazel project.
Extra materials & tools will be available to buy.
Where to stay
There is a lot of accommodation in the Lake District so you won’t struggle to find somewhere.
Click here for a list of Airbnbs close to the Barn and Woodland venues
Grizedale camping has camping spaces for tents and vans, yurts and pods to hire, and a bunkbarn. . The Eagles Head pub in Satterthwaite is a short walk away.
Terms and Conditions
Participant cancellation:
If you need to cancel your place on the course please give me as much notice as possible.
If it is up to 21 days before the course start date, I will re-advertise and endeavour to fill the place. You will get a full refund.
If it is less than 21 days before the course start date you will not be automatically eligible for a refund, unless the space can be filled.
I know that emergencies happen and they aren’t always conveniently 21 days before an event. Get in touch and I’ll try to help in any way I can.
Course cancellation:
If there are not enough bookings for a course to be viable by 21 days before the course date, then I will contact all course members immediately by phone or email and all payments will be refunded in full.
If I have to cancel a course at short notice due to any unavoidable circumstances, then I will contact all course members immediately by phone or email and all payments will be refunded in full.
