My new fav and updates

So this is my new favourite, a tiny rustic basket (made of buff and brown willow) with two small handles.
Did you know that small handles are actually more difficult to make than big ones? On one hand, they have to be identical as possible; on the other hand, it is tricky to twist and squeeze the willow sticks into such small structures...but it is definitely worth it, I love the way this one turned out for example!
For those of you who live in the Oxford area, I am prodly announcing that I will be exhibiting my rustic baskets (amoung other exciting creations) in the South of England Agricultural Showground between 14th and 17th November. I will be collecting email addresses of possible students for an upcoming local workshop as well.

A small oval basket for the environmentally conscious!

Why is it ideal for the eco-friendly user?
Well, due to it's reasonable size (approx. 15 cm X 38 cm) you won't be throwing any unnecessary items into it...only what you really need :)
The oval shaped "rustic" looking basket was made of buff and brown willow; you definitely won't mistake it for someone else's basket, I guarantee :)

Should you be interested in making your own rustic basket, I am running workshops in the Leamington Spa and Oxford area this autumn. To book your place and find out more about my one day courses, please send me an email!

Another basket making workshop scheduled for the Northampton area!

As there has been a lot of interest in my workshops from the Northampton area I am now organizing a one day workshop which will be held in a gazebo on Woodbine Farm (CV23 8BA) on Sunday, 23rd, June.

 

As usual, the one day workshop is designed to guide total beginners step by step through each stage of the basket making process.

On this course you will learn how to weave a medium sized "rustic" vegetable basket with a handle.

Date: Sunday, 23rd, June (10 am- 5 pm)

On this course I am able to tutor 8 persons so please book your

place to make sure you don’t miss it!

Come and learn this beautiful ancient craft with me and go home with a

finished rustic basket and the knowledge to make many more! 

For further details and to book your place please contact Borbala at:

borbalahidvegi@gmail.com

Booking is on a first come first served basis.

Beware! Basketmaking is highly addictive!