Out to Learn Willow, Ogmore by Sea, Vale of Glamorgan
Tel : 01656 881007 - 01656 880514 Email: info@outtolearnwillow.co.uk
If you're interested in basketry why not join the Welsh Basketmakers - South Wales Group
We meet to play with willow once a month in Colwinston Village Hall on the last monday of each month. Visit our blog welshbasketmakers.wordpress.com or website www.welshbasketmakers.co.uk or call 01656 880514 to check details.
Next meeting dates: Monday 30th January, 27th February, 26th March 2012
Our group is very informal and all are welcome whatever experience.
Basketmaking
What could be more satisfying than making your own beautiful willow basket. On our comprehensive courses participants are shown how to weave with a selection of dried willow using a variety of traditional weaving techniques. Full instructions and materials are provided. Suitable for complete beginners and intermediates.
All courses start at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm unless otherwise stated, the price includes all materials used. Tea & coffee are provided but you'll need to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the local pub.
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BASKETRY FOR BEGINNERS
Great introduction into basketry. Make a small, round willow basket in a day using a variety of different willow.
Saturday 28th April 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 10.00am-4.00pm: Adult £50
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BASKETRY FOR IMPROVERS 1
Six courses designed to improve basket making skills
Weaving a Welsh Shopper
Thursday 2nd February 2012
Heritage Coast Centre, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 9.30am-4.00pm: Adult £50
Large oval shopping basket with handle. - two day course
Thursday 1st March and Thursday 5th April 2012
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 9.30am-4.00pm: Adult £50 per course
Oval egg basket
Date tbc
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 9.30am-4.00pm: Adult £50
Bowl shaped round basket
Date tbc
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 9.30am-4.00pm: Adult £50
Borders, inserting and wrapping handles and making frame and ribs for Welsh Shopper
Date tbc
All Saints Church, Southerndown
Cost: One day course 9.30am-4.00pm: Adult £50
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PROGRESSIVE BASKETRY - BEGINNERS
Six basket making courses running throughout the year. Courses are suitable for complete beginners. Courses can be booked independently, see how to book a course.
- Starting May 2012 dates tbc:
Small round fruit or bread basket
Frame basket for the kitchen
Small fruit picking basket with handle
Frame garden trug with a handle
Bowl shaped round basket
Oval basket
Cost: One day courses 9.30am-4.30pm: Adult £50 per course.
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PROGRESSIVE BASKETRY - INTERMEDIATES 2
Six basket making courses running throughout the year. Courses are suitable for those who have some experience in basket making and want to further their skills. Courses can be booked independently. see how to book a course.
- Starting September 2012 dates tbc:
Making frame and ribs for Welsh Shopper
Oval shopper with handle liners
Inserting and wrapping handles into previously made baskets
Traditional Welsh shopper made with pre formed rim and handle
Fitching on a round basket base
Square baskets
Cost: One day courses except for square baskets which is a two day course, 9.30am-4.30pm : Adult £50 per course, squares, £100.
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Places are strictly limited please book early.
You can reserve your place by paying a deposit of £20 either through Paypal or Google checkout on 'How to Book a Course' or email us and we will send you a booking form to return together with a cheque deposit of £20.
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TRADITIONAL WELSH BASKET - THE CYNTELL
A two day course taught by Les Llewelyn who originally learnt to make the Cyntell with DJ Davies.
The first day will be spent making the Cyntell hoops and preparation of ribs using formas. The second day will be learning how to weave the Cyntell using traditional methods.
Tuition is based in Les's workshop in Bridgend and costs £150 for the two day course. Price includes all materials used. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Please contact Les on 01656 646311 for more information or to arrange a date. Or visit www.traditionalwelshbaskets.co.uk for more details.
