Weave Your Own English Willow Foraging Basket
With Yorkshire basket maker, Fiona Arnold (Braythorne Baskets)
Come and learn to weave a small English willow foraging or berry basket using traditional basketry techniques. This enjoyable, hands-on workshop is suitable for beginners, though good manual dexterity and strength are needed — it may not be suitable for those with hand conditions such as arthritis.
What You’ll Learn
Under Fiona’s expert guidance, you’ll explore classic English basketry methods including:
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Paring
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Waling
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Randing
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Trac border
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Pegging a handle
You’ll also have the option to finish your basket with a leather handle (available for a small additional charge, payable on the day).
What to Bring
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A pinny/apron or clothes you don’t mind getting a bit messy
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No open-toed shoes (sharp tools will be in use)
🧑🤝🧑 Group Size
Groups are limited to 6 participants to ensure plenty of personal attention and a high-quality learning experience.
🍞 Food & Refreshments
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Please contact sarah@thelimes.online if you have any special dietary requirements.
🌟 About Your Tutor
Fiona Arnold is a Yorkshire-based basket maker with a deep passion for historic baskets. Her work draws inspiration from historic paintings, traditional designs, and repairing old baskets, paying homage to long-gone makers and their craft.
Fiona is proud to be a QEST Emerging Maker 2024 — supported by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, a charity dedicated to promoting excellence in British craftsmanship.
