“Whether you are a beginner, or an ardent ‘stick-twiddler’, we hope you find something you like, and we look forward to welcoming you to our friendly workshops in the beautiful surroundings of Wakelyns”
Emma & Adam
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Hazel Handled Basket Oval
Saturday August 31st 2024
This is an intermediate course for those who have already made a round basket and would like to extend their skills. In this course we will lay down the border over a hazel handle.
£95 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking.
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but extra time is available if necessary!
Hazel Handled Basket Oval on 31 August 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Norfolk Baskets Oval
Saturday September 21st 2024
This excellent, good sized oval basket is great for gathering produce from the garden or allotment. A traditional Norfolk design which is timeless and beautiful. Aimed at folk who have already made a round basket.
£95 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking.
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but but extra time is available if necessary!
Norfolk Baskets Oval on 21 September 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Apple Baskets
Sunday September 29th 2024
Come and learn to make this lovely, seasonal Apple Basket, which also works well as a shopping basket.
£95 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking.
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but but extra time is available if necessary!
Apple Baskets on 29 September 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Rope-Handled Log Basket
Saturday October 12th 2024
In this course we will create an ample sized log basket with either rope handles or fingerholds depending on your preference. Perfect for cosy, autumn hearths.
£120 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking.
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but extra time is available if necessary!
Rope-Handled Log Basket on 12 October 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Willow Angels
Saturday November 16th 2024
Learn how to create 2 designs of angels (or fairies) as beautiful, sustainable decor for your home. The first angel is a lantern, the second will grow.
£85 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but but extra time is available if necessary!
Willow Angels on 16 November 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Wreaths & Stars
Saturday December 7th 2024
Come and make your own natural, sustainable decorations for the festive season, with organic Wakelyns willow. We will make willow wreathes, star bases and woven stars for you to take home.
£75 – Ticket Price includes all materials, Wakelyns Bakery Lunch, elevenses & parking.
Course runs from 10am to 5pm but but extra time is available if necessary!
Wreaths & Stars on 7 December 2024 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
All tools and materials are provided. Take home your makings.
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Wreaths & Stars on 7 December 2024 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Adam and Emma say:
“We have been working together as Willow Phoenix since 2012 and have completed various commissions, festivals, events and community projects together. We currently working on large-scale commissions for the summer season, whilst teaching at Easton College ‘Beginner’s Basketry’ course.”
“We are both very excited to be working with Wakelyns to offer a series of seasonal willow basket projects for beginners to intermediate weavers. We we be including willow grown at Wakelyns and offer the opportunity to learn more about the process of coppicing, its sustainability and how it fits in to the wider landscape of agroforestry.”
“Weaving is a mindful, sustainable craft, good for people, nature, and the planet. It’s the perfect antidote to our fast-paced life and the finished product is authentic and will last a lifetime.Weaving is an excellent way to connect to nature and is gentle, whole body exercise.”
“We are members of the Heritage Crafts Association and support it’s aims of promoting and teaching to keep the craft viable. We have also committed to learning to make baskets from the endangered crafts Red List, to keep the craft alive and accessible to future generations.”
“We look forward to crafting with you in the beautiful setting of Wakelyns, where we will take you through the process of making your own baskets from the willow trees in the field, to your completed project.”
Here are some of Adam & Emma’s other lovely work:
