Make a Country Frame Basket
Wed 23 Jul 2025, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Make a willow frame basket for harvesting garden produce, foraging or collecting eggs.
In this workshop you will make an ancient style of basket by constructing a frame with hoops, traditional bindings and ribs, followed by lots of weaving. You will learn the principles of strength, balance and tension that help shape your basket.
Completed baskets will be approx. 25cms diameter.
Event Information
Price: £74
Room: Kincaid Hall
Customer Information: Please bring sharp secateurs.
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
