Willow Weaving: Beginners’ Berry (Peg) Basket
This gentle, one-day introduction to willow weaving is perfect for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to make a traditional berry basket, also known as a peg basket - an elegant, lightweight form that has been used for generations for gathering fruit, flowers, and small harvests.
Guided step by step, you’ll be shown how to create a small round base, build up the sides, and finish the basket with a simple handle. Along the way, you’ll learn about the heritage of peg baskets and their place in everyday rural life, as well as the basic techniques that form the foundation of many other basket styles.
No previous experience is needed. The pace is steady and supportive, with plenty of guidance throughout. This course is designed to build confidence, develop a feel for working with willow, and offer a satisfying first experience of this traditional craft.
By the end of the day, you’ll take home a finished berry basket and the skills to continue exploring willow weaving along with a deeper appreciation of this timeless, practical form.
Willow Weaving: Beginners’ Berry (Peg) Basket
This gentle, one-day introduction to willow weaving is perfect for complete beginners. You’ll learn how to make a traditional berry basket, also known as a peg basket - an elegant, lightweight form that has been used for generations for gathering fruit, flowers, and small harvests.
Guided step by step, you’ll be shown how to create a small round base, build up the sides, and finish the basket with a simple handle. Along the way, you’ll learn about the heritage of peg baskets and their place in everyday rural life, as well as the basic techniques that form the foundation of many other basket styles.
No previous experience is needed. The pace is steady and supportive, with plenty of guidance throughout. This course is designed to build confidence, develop a feel for working with willow, and offer a satisfying first experience of this traditional craft.
By the end of the day, you’ll take home a finished berry basket and the skills to continue exploring willow weaving along with a deeper appreciation of this timeless, practical form.
Please see our general course information page to give you an idea of what to expect and our contacts page for directions if you have never been to us before.
