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Contemporary Basketry for all abilities

Wed 5 Nov 2025, 10:00 am - Wed 10 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm
Improvers bark hazel godfrey
Wednesday 5 Nov - Wednesday 10 Dec, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
This mixed-ability basketry course is contemporary in its’ approach and will use a wide variety of natural materials.
Beginners will start with simple forms on which to explore a range of basic techniques and material processes.
Improvers will build on their experience thus far, learning to manipulate and apply basketry techniques to new and sometimes experimental materials. Exploration of surface and form is at the core of learners’ creative outcomes.
Suitable for all abilities.

Event Information

Price: £154

Course Weeks: 6

Room: Kincaid Hall

Campaign: Autumn Term 2025

Customer Information: A general toolkit for the course to include secateurs/garden snips, scissors, blunt-ended darning needle, spray bottle, old towel for keeping materials damp, notebook, and pen. A single blade pocket-knife and A4 cutting mat/board would be useful to avoid sharing.

Your Tutor

Name: Hazel Godfrey

Bio: Hazel is a contemporary basket-maker and willow artist, her inspiration comes from nature and the human condition. Graduating in 2004 with a degree in Applied Arts 3D Media she began working professionally in 2008.
Hazel works with willow and various other natural materials. She has made commissioned works for a variety of settings including community outdoor spaces, public buildings, TV, and private clients. She has also exhibited work on a Gold Award winning stand at Chelsea Flower Show.

For over 16 years, Hazel has taught in Herts and Bucks, as well as from her studio near Hitchin.

Department: Arts & Crafts

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Details

Start:
Wed 5 Nov 2025, 10:00 am
End:
Wed 10 Dec 2025, 1:00 pm
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