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.
Accommodation: camping is available at the farm venue and details will be sent to you when you book. The farm also has glamping options, including cosy bell tents and cabins with wood-burners. The cost of staying at the farm is not included in the course. Read about accommodation options.
‘Weekend’ Offer: make a ‘weekend’ of it by booking Ivy Baskets (Oct 10) & Rush Bags (Oct 11) together for £255
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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See you in the woods!
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