Bramble Wall Baskets

An in-depth two-day course to learn all about weaving with brambles. You’ll make a basket that’s perfect for storing spoons, utensils, brushes etc. It might just revolutionise your relationship to brambles…

April 17 / 18 (Friday / Saturday) 2026

Two days, 10.30am – 5pm both days

£275

Venue Open air woodland setting in a 70 acre ancient woodland on a family-run working farm: peaceful and beautiful Dernwood Farm Nr Heathfield, East Sussex.

Bramble baskets is one of my most popular wild basketry courses. People love turning a (generally) unliked plant into something really useful and beautiful, which isn’t prickly.
We’ll be welcoming in the spring with this course, a beautiful time of year to be out in the woods together.

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What you’ll learn
Over two immersive days you’ll learn all about brambles: their ecology, how to select, harvest and process them. You will cut all your own brambles to weave with.
You’ll learn a range of basketry techniques including how to start the basket, weave a strong structure, and create a well-shaped basket.
You’ll also make a strong and attactive border and twine a rush handle.
Guided by Ruby through all the stages, you’ll leave knowing how to make a bramble basket from start to finish.

Who this is for
Bramble basketmaking requires a level of strength and dexterity in the hands.
Suitable for people who are used to making things with their hands.
Not suitable for complete beginners.
Not sure? have a quick look at my skills level guide.

Group size is limited to 10 participants.

What’s included
A simple but hearty and delicious organic vegetarian lunch is provided, cooked on the camp fire. We’ll also have a kettle on the fire, with teas, biscuits and fresh fruit available. aall day

I aim to offer you a satisfying learning experience as well as an enjoyable time away from it all.

To support you in getting the most from the days, we’ll connect to the woodland surroundings through a short and simple, guided mindfulness-based practice.

Totally fantastic. I made my first bramble basket and now feel confident to make another. Really inspired!
Ruby is full of grace and knowledge and imparts it in a super fun way. A joy to attend this course. The camping at the venue was great too.
Happy days. Martin, Somerset

Accommodation
Onsite accommodation opens May 1st, so will be unavailable for this particular course. However, there are lots of great places to stay nearby, and this page gives you info about options.