A 2-day workshop with Anna Turnbull who is a regular tutor for Northumbrian Basketry groups. This workshop is suitable for those with just a little previous experience of working with willow; it is not expected that you need lots of experience.
Anna will guide you through the stages of an oval lunch bag-style basket, with a Catalan weave on the base and Irish Weave incorporated into the shaped sides, an economical but strong and decorative open weave.
One long or two short leather handles can be added in various ways to make the basket a shoulder bag or shopper. The final stages are to complete the lovely border edging.
Tutor Anna Turnbull is a Fine Arts graduate of Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts in London. She now lives on her Northumberland smallholding and runs a number of courses from there as well appearing at local festivals, shows & exhibitions and demonstrating at Beamish Museum. Have a look at her website www.biteabout.co.uk