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Learn about the amazing versatility of tree bark and plant fibres on this two-day course and weave yourself a beautiful, functional basket that can be used for foraging, a plant pot or anything else you would like to put in there!

On this course you will delve into the abundance of materials that are all around us. Nature has so many plants that can be woven such as horseradish, nettles, tree bark, bramble, iris leaves, dandelion stems and so many more. Nadine will show you how to identify, harvest, process, store, then how to prepare the fibres for weaving,

You will use a base of willow bark to make your basket and will be taken step by step through how to coppice willow poles and process the bark ready for weaving. The rim will be made from split hazel and the handle can be wood or plaited plant material or cordage.

The course is run in a covered space in a woodland setting over the weekend.  Campers are welcome to arrive from Friday evening and spend time around the fire, ready for a Saturday morning start.

Catering:

For all courses, a hearty, healthy lunch is provided (please let your tutor know of any dietary requirements when booking), along with tea, coffee and water. Breakfast and evening meal is self-catered, with firewood and charcoal-based cooking available.

We also provide firewood, brew-kit, washing up and cooking facilities, crockery and cutlery.

Guests should bring; barbecue food or pans for cooking on a fire for breakfast and evening meals.

Facilities:

Facilities include covered workshop spaces, an undercover outdoor cooking set-up, communal dining area, comfortable compost toilet, plenty of loo roll, and handwashing.  A good stone track leads to the parking area within the wood, this is suitable for cars, please keep speed under 10mph.

Camping:

You are welcome to pitch a tent or bring a campervan for a small fee and stay overnight in the wood by arrangement, please speak to your course tutor.  Fees go to the upkeep of the woodland.

A number of B&Bs and inns are available within a 15 minute drive, if preferred.