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Courses in Basketmaking and Chairseating

NeilSmith-4mThese are courses of which the Basketmakers' Association is aware. Tutors' names
are given where they are members of the Association. Courses are open to
non-members as well as members. Charges usually apply.
Details from contact number given in Newsletter (or Honorary Secretary).

The Association awards a number of bursaries to enable its members to attend courses.
Applications are considered in January, May and July. Full details of eligibility, amounts
and application procedures are available from the Honorary Secretary.

Regular Courses     (Courses on specific dates are further down the page)
Basketmaking & Chairseating (Tutor: Sandra Barker) Various locations - mainly Herts Herts 01462 743009 
Basketmaking and Chairseating, Courses, Talks and Demonstrations. One to one or tuition for small groups every Wednesday (Tutor: Christine Brewster) Berks 0118 966 2250 
Tuition in all chairseating methods incl. cane, rush, seagrass, Danish cord and ropes to suit various abilities. (Tutor: Sandra Cotterell) Cumbria 015396 21489 
Willow Basketmaking (Tutor: Norah Kennedy) Gloucestershire 01453 751010 
Chair seating classes cane, rush, Danish cord, seagrass for beginners and very advanced Mondays 10am - 2pm and Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm(Tutor: Grace Gray) Winchester, Hants 01962 881387 
One to One, or group tuition (Tutor Lois Walpole) on a wide range of topics.  South West France 0033(0)5 45 89 63 35 
Willow & Hedgerow Basketmaking (Tutor Pip Weaser) 2nd Monday & Tuesday of month Kilmelford, Argyll 01852 200 260 
Spanish basketry techniques and forms at all levels in split wood (wide and narrow strips), willow and cane. Tuition and courses given to guests staying at Casa dos Artesans Spanish holiday cottage, dates by arrangement. (Lluis Grau Suro)  Galicia, Spain +34 988 20 74 04 
Classes in cane, rush and seagrass chair seating (Tutor: Christine Addley) North Yorkshire 01653 658 560 
Plant Climbers Workshop at Musgrove Willows, Lakewall Contact: Ellen Musgrove Westonzoyland, Nr Bridgewater, Somerset 01278 691 105 
Traditional Willow Baskets (Catherine Davies)at West Moss-side Centre Thornhill, Stirling 01786 156 506 
Frame Baskets, 3 different styles using hazel, rowan, dogwood & willow (Linda Lemieux) Chagford, Dartmoor, Devon 01647 231 330 
Willow Sculpture (Pippa Scott) at Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth, Powys 01686 420 423 
Regular Courses in Basketmaking and Willow Structures/Sculpture (Debbie Hall)at Salix Arts Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
Regular courses in Willow Basketmaking & Rush Seating ( Sheila Wynter) For full details write: : 4 Trinity Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 2HX Stroud, Glos   
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Willow Basketmaking Courses (Tutors: Adrian Charlton and Ruth Kidd) at the Old School Blickling, Norfolk 01263 734 585 
Willow Basketmaking Classes (Katherine Lewis)  Mount Vernon, Washington, USA (001) 360 428 3076 
Willow for the Garden Christine & Patrick Redstone at The Redstone Centre Alsager, South Cheshire 07800 824 484 
Experimental Coiled Baskets Mary Crabb: Nr Arundel, West Sussex 01903 746 515 
Soft Textile Basketry Polly Pollock at Morely College Contact: www.morleycollege.ac.uk London SE1 7HT   
Willow Baskets, Garden & Living Willow Structures etc. Courses all year round. Full details see www.underwoodsman.co.uk Nr Edenbridge, Kent 01892 740 303 
Creative Willow: weekly classes in Powys exploring willow weaving techniques for basketmaking, garden structures & sculpture also 1 & 2 day workshops throughout the year Mary Zammit www.mary@marywillowgarden.co.uk Powys, Wales 01982 552 072 
Garden Structures (plant climbers, fan trellis, hanging baskets, sm border hurdles (Sue Kirk) at King's Cliffe Nr Peterborough, Northants 01780 470 876 
Willow Basketmaking, Garden Plant Supports & Rush Seating tuition groups or one-to-one all year round. Christine Llewellyn www.willow-woman.co.uk Nr Arundel, West Sussex 01243 551056 
Willow Basketmaking & Garden Structures, all year round in small groups Annemarie O'Sullivan. www.annemarieosullivan.co.uk Lewes, East Sussex 01273 471 661 
Willow Basketmaking suitable for all abilities at Green Wood Centre. Tutor: Ted Bruce Contact: Lynn Yardley Nr Ironbridge, Shropshire 01746 766 465 
Willow Sculpture Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
Willow Bird Houses Annemarie O'Sullivan at The Coach House www.atthecoachhouse.co.uk Brighton, East Sussex   
Arts, Rush & Cane Studio Gallery - Chair Seating Most methods and all abilities welcome.Tuition Eric Hemming Netheravon, Nr Stonehenge, Wiltshire 01980 654 822 
(Sue Kirk) at Kin g's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, N orthants 01780 470 876 
Courses on specific dates
4 February  Living Willow Chairs Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
4 February  Willow Plant Supports Annemarie O'Sullivan Seedy Saturday at Lewes, East Sussex 01273 471 1661 
4 February  Willow Cultivation (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
11 February  Living Willow Sculpture Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
11 February  Willow Sculpture Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
11 February  Living Willow Chairs (Alan Sage) Learn how to weave & grow your own living chair at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
11 February  to 3 March (4 Saturdays) Contemporary Willow Basketry (Mary Butcher) at City Lit Keeley Street, London WC2 0207 731 7831 
12 February  Willow for the Garden Christine Redstone at the Redstone Centre South Cheshire 01270 882200 
17 February  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
18 February  Living Willow Planting & Maintenance for beginners - 1 day course (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) Ex eter, Devon 01395 233 669 
18 February  Frame Baskets - traditional gypsy and agricultural basket (Sue Kirk) suitable for beginners. King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
19 February  Living Willow Chairs (Alan Sage) Learn how to weave & grow your own living chair at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
23 February  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
24 February  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J..A.Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
24 February  to 30 March (6 Fridays) Willow Sculpture on a small scale (Mary Butcher) at City Lit Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BA 0207 731 7831 
24-27 February  Rush Weaving - Hats, Mats, Bags & Baskets - all abilities (Felicity Irons) at West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk Nr. Chichester, West Sussex 0844 499 408 
25 February  Basketry Anna Kirsch Experiment with basic techniques on colourful willow. Produce basket, platter, 'horn of plenty' at Eastbridge Willows www.eastbridgewillows.com Crondall, Farnham, Surrey 01252 852 562 
25 February  Improver's Basketry Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
25-26 February  Willow Basketmaking for beginners and improvers (Christine Brewster)at Dinton Pastures Country Park Winnersh, Berkshire 07786 062 860 
29 February   2 March - Rush Chair Seating all levels Erica Hemming at Urchfont Manor www.urchfontmanor.co.uk Urchfont, Nr Devizes, Wilts 01380 840 495 
1 March  Willow Bird Houses Annemarie O'Sullivan at The Coach House www.atthecoachhouse.co.uk Brighton, East Sussex   
2 March  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
2-3 March  Fitching - Tutor: Hilary Burns Fitching onto hoop bases to create openwork (French style a jour work) will be the focus of the workshop. courses@basketryandbeyond.org.uk  Ashburton, Devon 01803 393 926 
3 March  Living Willow Chairs Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
4-7 March  The Sustainable Container - Baskets from Willow - all abilities( Mary Butcher) at West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk Nr. Chichester, West Sussex 0844 499 408 
9 March  Also on 16 & 22nd. Willow Basketry course for beginners & Improvers Annemarie O'Sullivan  Lewes, East Sussex 01273 471 661 
10 March  Small Living Willow Structures for the Garden Anna Kirsch Planters, Dragon fly etc. at Eastbridge Willows www.eastbridgewillows.com Crondall, Farnham, Surrey 01252 852 562 
10 March  Living Willow Sculpture Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
10 March  Dragonflies Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
13 March  Small Living Willow Structures for the Garden Anna Kirsch Planters, dragonfly etc. at Eastbridge Willows www.eastbridgewillows.com Crondall, Farnham, Surrey 01252 852 562 
16 March  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
16 March  2nd day of Willow Basketry course for beginners & improvers Annemarie O'Sullivan Lewes, East Sussex 01273 471 661 
17-18 March  Willow Basketmaking Sheila Wynter Write: 4 Trinity Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 2HX    
17-18 March  Coracles- Focus will be on making an Irish Boyne Coracle with calico covering seat & paddle (Alan Sage) at Godington House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
19-20 March  Coracles (Alan Sage). Focus will be on making an Irish Boyne style coracle with calico covering complete with seat & paddle at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
20 March  Living Willow Chair AnnaKirsch at Eastbridge Willows www.eastbridgewillows.com Crondall, Farnham, Surrey 01252 852 562 
20 March  Dragonflies, Bird feeders & Hearts (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) at Otterton Mill www.ottertonmill.com Otterton, Devon   
22 March  Final day of Willow Basketry course for beginners & improvers Annemarie O'Sullivan  Lewes, East Sussex 01273 471 661 
23-25 March  Willow Work for the Garden - all abilities Dominic Parrette at West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk Nr Chichester, West Sussex 0844 499 408 
24 March  Small Living Willow Structures for the Garden Anna Kirsch Planters, Dragonfly etc. at Eastbridge Willows www.eastbridgewillows.com Crondall, Farnham, Surrey 01252 852 562 
24 March  Weave a Willow Animal. Learn to weave willow animals for garden (or home). Tutor Linda Reed Contac t: Mark www.windrushcreative.co.uk Cogges, Witney, West Oxfordshire 07866 161 918 
24-25 March  Beginners Basketry Christine Redstone at the Redstone Centre  Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent 01270 882200 
24-25 March  Frame Baskets and Willow Platters - all abilities at The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe, Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
24-25 March  Hedgerow Basketry (Alan Sage) See hedgerows in a completely new light at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
26 March  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
26-27 March  Hedgerow Basketry (Alan Sage) See hedgerows in a completely new light at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
27 March  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
30 March  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
31 March  Living Willow Chairs Contact: deb@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
31 March  Willow Plant Supports Annemarie O'Sullivan at The Garden House www.gardenhousebrighton.co.uk Brighton, East Sussex   
31 March  Dried Willow Supports (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) at Countess Wear Village Hall Contact: gill@countesswearvillagehall.co.uk Exeter, Devon   
31 March  1 April -Hedgerow Basketmaking Course (Joanna Callaghan) at Moreton Wood Ullingswick, Herefordshire 07920 851 674 
3 April  Tuesday morning: Willow Hearts Family Day Adults &Children. Cut your own willow & learn how to weave your own hearts, The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
7 April  Dried Willow Plant Supports (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course at Higher Barn Exeter, Devon 01395 233 669 
8 April  Willow for the Garden Christine Redstone at the Redstone Centre South Cheshire 01270 882200 
10 April  Garden Plant Supposts (Alan Sage). Choose to mnake either a wigwam type plant support, trellis or woven panel at Godinto nHouse Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
14 April  Wattle Weaving for Gardeners - simple willow techniques. The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org. Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
14 April  Wattle Hurdles - Learn how to split hazel rods i n preparation for weaving wattle hurdle. (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
14 April  Dried Willow Plant Suppports (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course at Mumbleys Farmhouse Contact: www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk Thornbury, Gloucestershire   
15 April  Garden Plant Supports-conical, trellis or woven panel using willow/&or hazel (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
15-20 April  BA York Spring Courses' Petticoat Baskets' - Ane Lyngsgaard: Nasa Technique- Carlos Fontales: Rush Baskets+Hats to Match-Felicity Irons: Transforming Materials-Anna King: Baskets from South West-Hilary Burns: Contact Jill Witham York 0775 444 8809 
16 April  10 weeks Monday mornings. Basketry for Fashion (New) Polly Pollock at Morley College www.morleycollege.ac/courses Nr Waterloo, London SE1 020 7928 8501 
16 April  to 28 May (6 Mondays) John Page Rush Basketry at City Lit Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BA 0207 731 7831 
20 April  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
20-22 April  Hazel Frame Basketmaking Course Sue Ball. Suitable for those with previous experience of knife work. sue.ball02@btinternet.com West Sussex 01444 461 349 
20-23 April  Sculptural Animal Forms in Willow - beginners/intermediate (Jackie Binns) at West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk Nr Chichester, West Sussex 0844 499 408 
21 April  Willow Plant Supports at Bridewell Organic Gardens. Learn to create a beautiful structure for the garden. Contact Mark. www.windrush creative.co.uk Wilcote, West Oxfordshire 07866 161 918 
21 April  Dried Willow Plant Supports (Richard and Suzanne, Kerwood) at The Old Pavilion Contact: www.oldpaviliondevon.co.uk Honiton, Devon   
21-22 April  Willow Basketmaking for beginners and improvers (Christine Brewster) at Dinton Pastures Country Park Winnersh, Berkshire 07786 062 860 
22 April  Make a Simple Frame Basket (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) at The Old Pavilion Contact: www.oldpaviliondevon.co.uk Honiton, Devon   
22 April  Garden Structures (Sue Kirk) Plant Climbers, Fan Trellis, Hanging Baskets etc. at King's Cliffe Village Hall Children over 12 years welcome King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
22-25 April  Woven Willow Containers & Bark Baskets & Containers - all abilities - (Mary Butcher) at West Dean College www.westdean.org.uk Nr Chichester, West Sussex 0844 499 408 
23 April  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A.Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
24 April  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
28 April  Plant Supports Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
28-29 April  Willow Basketmaking Sheila Wynter Write: 4 Trinity Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 2HX    
29 April  Bark Weaving using sweet chestnut or elm bark (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
29 April  Garden Structures (Sue Kirk) Plant Climbers, Fan Trellis, Hanging Baskets etc. at King's Cliffe Village Hall Children over 12 years welcome. King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
4 May  Chair Seatng in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
7-8 May  Frame Basketry (Alan Sage). Using combination of Willow & Hazel learn how to make gypsy style basket at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
12-13 May  Baskets from the Beach. Learn various techniques to weave your individual basket. The Yarner Trust. www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
12-13 May  Frame Basketry using combination of Willow & Hazel (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford,Kent 01233 820 461 
12-13 May  Coracle Making Pippa Scott Contact: pippa@deeppool.fsnet.co.uk Mid Wales 01686 420 423 
13 May  Willow for the Garden Christine Redstone at Redstone Centre South Cheshire 01270 882200 
13 May  Willow and Rush Baskets to suit all abilities using Somerset and King's Cliffe Willow (Sue Kirk) at King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
16-19 May  Cane Chair Seating, all levels, Erica Hemming at Urchfont Manot www.urchfontmanor.co.uk Urchfont, Nr Devizes, Wilts 01380 840 495 
18 May  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
19 May  Sculpture Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
19 May  Woven Garden Structures (Joanna Callaghan) at Moreton Wood Ullingswick, Herefordshire 07920 851 674 
19-20 May  Willow Basketmaking Sheila Wynter Write: 4 Trinity Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 2HX    
20 May  Sculpture Contact: debs@salixarts.co.uk Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire 01799 584 111 
24 May  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
25 May  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
27 May  Bird Sculpture - Fun day for beginners. (Sue Kirk). Children over 12 welcome. King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
1 June  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
2 June  Frame Baskertmaking Pippa Scott at The Centre for Alternative Technology www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses Nr Machynlleth, Wales 01654 705 981 
9-10 June  Frame Basketmaking Pippa Scott at Gleanings Rural Study Centre yj.hart@virgin.net Minsterley, Shropshire 01743 891 412 
10 June  Willow Sculpture Christine Redstone at The Redstone Centre South Cheshire 01270 882200 
11 June  to 9 July (5 Mondays) Colourful Wire Baskets from South Africa Ann Nazareth at City Lit Keeley Street, London WC2B 4BA 0207 731 7831 
15 June  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
16 June  Dried Willow Plant Supports (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course for beginners at Cool Contours Banbury, Oxon 01295 660 755 
16-17 June  Willow Basketry using traditional & contemporary techniques (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
17 June  Simple Frame Basket (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course for beginners at Cool Contours Banbury, Oxon 01295 660 755 
18 June  Willow Sculpture (Alan Sage). Various plaiting, weaving, tying, binding & free form techniques to create animal & geometric shapes at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
23-24 June  Willow Wigwams & Round Baskets Pippa Scott Contact: julia@woolwillow.co.uk Nr Wallingford, Oxon 01491 705 981 
23-24 June  Deer Sculpture Weekend (Sue Kirk) suitable for beginners at King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
25 June  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
26 June  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at J.A. Milton Upholstery Ellesmere, Shropshire 01691 624 023 
29 June  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
1 July  Dragonflies (Sue Kirk) Suitable for complete beginners. Children over 10 welcome. At King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
7 July  Sunflowers, Hearts & Dragonflies (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course at Higher Barn Exeter, Devon 01395 233 669 
8 July  Trugs and Square Trays with Hazel Handles (Sue Kirk) Suitable for beginners. At King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
9-10 July  Willow Basketry (Alan Sage) using both traditional & contemporary techniques at Godinton House Ashford,Kent 01233 820 461 
16 July  Willow Bird Figures (Alan Sage) Learn to make a sculptural bird figure of your choice at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
20 July  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
21 July  Rush Bags - suitable for all abilities & covers basic skills of rush weaving. The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
29 July  Willow Sculpture. Various plaiting, weaving, tying, binding & free form techniques (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
30 July  Rush Matters (Alan Sage) Make a small basket or plate mat using English Rush at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
3 August  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
4 August  Willow Sculpture Pippa Scott at The Centre for Alternative Technology www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses Nr Machynlleth, Wales 01654 705 981 
11 August  Make a Simple Frame Basket (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) 1 day course at Higher Barn Exeter, Devon 01395 233 669 
17 August  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 334 308 
7 September  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
8-9 September  Willow Basketry using both traditional & contemporary techniques (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
10-11 September  Willow Basketry (Alan Sage) using both traditional & contemporary techniques at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
15 September  Make a Simple Frame Basket (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) at Mumbleys Farmhouse Contact: ccc.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk Thornbury, Gloucestershire   
18 September  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
19 September  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
20 September  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
21 September  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
23 September  Various types of Willow and Rush Baskets to suit beginners to advanced. (Sue Kirk) at King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
29-30 September  Vegetable Baskets at The Yarner Trust. www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
29-30 September  Make a Round Shopping Basket (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) at The Old Pavilion Contact: www.oldpaviliondevon.co.uk Honiton, Devon   
30 September  Rush Weaving. Baskets, Mats, 2 ply rope or little Mice & Frogs (Sue Kirk) at King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
5 October  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
13-14 October  Trug Making. Make traditional Trud from locally coppiced sweet chestnut poles & willow slats (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
19 October  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
22-23 October  Oval Basketry (Alan Sage) - for those with previous experience to improve their skills - at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
27-28 October  Basketmaking Weekend - Spend the weekend submerged in Basketmaking! (Sue Kirk). Somerset & King's Cliffe Willow available. At King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northans 01780 470 876 
27-28 October  Basketmaking Weekend (Sue Kirk) Spend a weekend submerged in basketmaking. Somerset & King's Cliffe willows available. Suit all abilities. King's Cliffe Village Hall King;s Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
2 November  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
3 November  Dried Willow Plant Supports (Richard and Suzanne Kerwood) Half day course at Mumbleys Farmhouse Contact: www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk Thornbury, Gloucestershire   
11 November  Christmas Decorations- make a large goose , willow balls, tree decorations etc. (Sue Kirk) Suits all abilities. King's Cliffe & Somerset Willow available At King's Cliffe Village Hall. King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
16 November  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
16 November  Christmas Willow Trees & Garlands at The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
18 November  Christmas Willow and Angel Hearts at The Yarner Trust www.yarnertrust.org Welcombe Barton, Welcombe,Bideford, Devon 01288 331 692 
18 November  Christmas Decoratons (Sue Kirk). Make a large goose, willow balls, tree decorations etc. Suit all abilities. Somerset & King's Cliffe willow available. King's Cliffe Village Hall King's Cliffe, Northants 01780 470 876 
2 December  Christmas Wreath Course (Joanna Callaghan) at Moreton Wood Ullingswick, Herefordshire 07920 851 674 
3 December  Yule Decorations using natural materials (Alan Sage) at Godinton House Ashford, Kent 01233 820 461 
7 December  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 308 
21 December  Chair Seating in Cane, Seagrass & Danish Cord - beginners to experienced (Brian Crossley) at Burley Hall Waverton, Chester, Cheshire 01244 335 305 
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