Make a Willow Trug

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11
Apr

RHS Garden Harlow Carr,HG3 1QB

RHS Garden Harlow Carr,HG3 1QB

Address

Crag Lane, Harrogate

Venue

RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Booking

  • Other Prices

    £97

Overview

  • Course running time

    10 am to 4 pm

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Willow Weaving

Leilah runs her own willow business and sells internationally as well as creating exhibitions and running workshops she is also a QEST Scholar and loves the traditional heritage or basketry and creating high end sculpture.  Leilah runs her own willow business and sells internationally as well as creating exhibitions and running workshops

In this very popular workshop you will make a traditional small willow trug originally designed for RHS Harlow Carr, trugs are ideal baskets for carrying your vegetables, flowers or tools.  Leilah will show you the traditional basketry techniques you will need to make your basket and you will learn traditional skills to make your own basket.

This workshop is suitable for beginners but may not be suitable for people with severe dexterity hand issues as it will involve the manipulation of willow over a long period of time. 

Tutor Leilah Vyner

Additional info

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