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.
We’ll harvest wild rose on site, learning how and when to do this in a sustainable way.
Ruby will teach how to set this into a frame and ribs to create a well-shaped basket.
You’ll learn knife skills to make your frame and prep your ribs.
As well as the weaving technique, you’ll learn how to bind the frame with a ‘God’s eye’.
There will be samples of other types of frame baskets to inspire you.

Guided by Ruby through all the stages, you’ll leave knowing how to make a non-prickly bramble frame basket from start to finish.

Who this is for
Bramble basketmaking requires a level of strength and dexterity in the hands.
Suitable for all levels, including beginners who are used to making things with their hands.
Not sure? have a quick look at my skill-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 all 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.