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Weave an easy willow apple basket with Judith Needham 

Spend a day with willow weaver Judith Needham and make an easy willow basket, perfect for collecting apples or storing craft materials.

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Join us in the studio this summer with Farnham based willow weaver, Judith Needham as she teaches us how to make a beautiful, but easy, willow apple basket from natural, sustainable willow grown in Somerset.  This workshop is a great introduction to basketry for complete beginners and makes a good practice session for those with some basket making experience.
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You will end up with a smart round basket about 25cm tall and 20cm diameter. You can choose to add a handle to make a traditional apple picker shape or leave it as a basket for displaying fruit or for perhaps for storing craft materials.
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We will start with a wooden base which means we skip a couple of the trickier parts of basket making and can get straight on to the fun part – weaving up the sides. It also leaves time to make a really smart border and to add a handle if you wish. There are still lots of techniques to learn which makes for a very interesting day with the bonus of taking home a beautiful, functional object that you’ve made yourself.

Suitable for beginners and those who have worked with willow before.
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​Date: Thursday 8th July 2021
Time: This is a full day workshop
 9.30am until 4.30pm

​Cost: £95

The cost of the workshop includes morning coffee and homemade biscuits and all of the materials (including a pre-drilled wooden base to weave onto) you'll need to make one apple basket.
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Please note: Places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis; to secure your place please ensure that your deposit is paid at the time of booking.
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To see more of Judith's work visit her website: judithneedham.co.uk
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