Courses
Course programme
I also run 1-1 and private group courses and demonstrations, send me an email if this interests you.
Intro to hazel basketry - FULLY BOOKED. JOIN THE WAITLIST.
5th April 2025
1 day course
Learn the basics of making hazel rods into weaving material, bending hoops and weaving a simple hazel platter.
Skill level: Beginner
£95-£125
8 places
Woodland Weaving - FULLY BOOKED. JOIN THE WAITLIST.
26-27 April 2025
2 day woodland based course.
Take part in the whole process from felling oak trees, boiling & riving the wood and making a simple basket
Skill level: Beginner
£230
8 places
Cleft Oak Fencing
26-27 May 2025
2 day course with guest tutor Andrew Merson of Sheffield Woodcraft
Learn everything you need to know for your own fencing projects.
Skill level: Beginner
£215
6 places
Hazel Backpacks at Wilderness Folk School
4-8 June 2025
4 day woodland based course with the Wilderness Folk School in Aberfeldy, Scotland
Skill level: Beginner
£595 Fully catered incl camping.
8 places
Wicklow Chip Basket - FULLY BOOKED. JOIN THE WAITLIST.
31st July- 3rd August
2 day or 4 day course.
Skill level: Intermediate.
Some basketry or woodworking experience will be useful
£320 or £525
7 places
Gift Vouchers
Gift certificates are available for courses, events and 1-1s in £50, £100, £250 or £1000. They make great presents and are a convenient way to save for Wood Water Weave.
Wood Water Weave
2025 programme has already begun. I’m taking expressions of interest for a 2026 programme, email me.
Immerse yourself in ancient woodland in the home of spelk basketry.
Learn how to make a living in connection to woodlands and the seasonal cycles. Suitable for all skill levels, this course will take your basketmaking to the next level.
3 days a month for 10 months.
2025 price £5900.
Early bird discount and payment in instalments available
Can I please offer my thanks again for a really fun day. Its inspired me onto a new path, super nice that your wee course is a first step. As a fellow instructor/coach of 12 years I can say that you have great patience, concise, clear and calm demonstrations and super friendly banter and instruction, most importantly a seamless learning process backed up by your wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for basketry. Weaving is infectious!!
Swallows Nest Basket Course Participant