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.
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.
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.
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.
To see more of Judith's work visit her website: judithneedham.co.uk