SATURDAY 21ST JUNE

In this one-day class you will weave an ash splint basket with a rectangular bottom and rounded top, with a wooden handle. The techniques used today have their roots in traditional basket making of North America.

Each ash splint used to weave the basket starts as a section of the tree’s growth ring and are created through pounding an ash log. All the splints will be prepared in advance but you will learn about the process and tools used to do this.

The skills learnt in the day will give you the foundation to adapt future baskets to your own design and it will give you a new appreciation of the mighty ash; it's durability, flexibility, strengths and weaknesses.

Please bring a notebook and/or camera should you wish to take your own notes or make a visual documentary.

All materials and tools will be supplied on the day, as well as a simple lunch.

⁠ Cancellation policy

This course requires 4 weeks written notice via email to cancel or reschedule and the course cost will be refunded or your place can be transferred onto the next course. 

Less than 4 weeks from the beginning of the course, the booking is not transferrable or refundable unless your place can be filled. We will advertise your course and in the event we are able to sell the place at short notice, you shall be refunded for the full amount.