Raffia Basket

One day, 10am – 2pm

Learn to make a fantastic small basket, bowl or tray using a traditional coiling technique. Coiling is one of the oldest forms of basketry and has been used for thousands of years across almost every continent. In this workshop we share an inspiring range of design possibilities with a simple coiling stitch, and you’ll leave with a fantastic finished small piece to take home or give away as a gorgeous handmade gift.

What you’ll learn:

• How to work with raffia

• The tools you’ll need

• How to start your basket

• A strong, versatile coiling stitch

• Shaping your basket

• Finishing off your piece

This fun-filled workshop is great for beginners and intermediate weavers. We use raffia because it’s strong and pliable, and perfect to learn with. And if you want to spring-board into weaving with foraged fibres, learning with raffia is a terrific way to start.

All materials for the day are provided, and being a small class you’ll get personal tuition.

Our focus is on exploration and self-expression, so you can check any perfectionism at the door! It’s a relaxing, welcoming space for anyone who wants to give weaving a go or extend on what they already know. 

Come along, let your expectations go and see what wonders you create!

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL as there are limited spaces available.