Ivy Baskets
October 10 (Friday)
10.30am – 5pm
£140
Venue: open air woodland setting in a 70 acre ancient coppiced wood on a family-run working farm: peaceful and beautiful Dernwood Farm Nr Heathfield, East Sussex.
Come to the woods and forage ivy to weave it into a small basket as we sit together around a cosy camp fire. You’ll learn how, where and when to harvest the best ivy, and how to twine it into a basket. Your basket will have a feeling of lightness but will be good and sturdy, with beautiful texture and subtle colouration. Perfect for storing things like lemons or small precious items.
After this day of weaving you’ll probably start eyeing up ivy plants in a new way.
A simple but hearty vegetarian lunch is provided, we’ll have have a kettle on the camp fire, plus a huge tarp on hand for cover in case we need it.
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 day, we’ll connect to the woodland surroundings through a short and simple, guided mindfulness-based practice.
Suitability: ideal if you’ve already done some weaving and want to increase your knowledge. Also suitable if you are used to crafting and making things. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Groups are kept small to allow for individual attention.
Accommodation: camping is available at the farm venue and details will be sent to you when you book on the course. The farm also has glamping options- cosy bell tents and cabins with wood-burners. The cost of staying at the farm isn’t included in the cost of the course. Read about accommodation options.
Follow-on courses: Bramble Baskets; Reed Mace Baskets;, Rush Foraging Baskets.
You can read FAQs here.
See you in the woods!
Ruby, you have creative skills and calm methodical practice in such a great balance. I so enjoyed making ‘something’ from ‘nothing’ and will be using the skills I’ve learned for future weavings. NR, Sussex
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