Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

Choose from two full-day basket making workshops at the National Museum of Rural Life.Each workshop led by willow artist and forager Max Johnson features a different style of basket to make and take home.

In the Saturday workshop make a traditional berry picking basket.

In the Sunday workshop, make a beautiful Zarzo flower gathering basket.Both workshops are suitable for beginners and intermediate weavers.

Using materials and equipment provided, you will learn and practise willow weaving techniques that have been used throughout Europe for hundreds of years.