Catalan Base Willow Trug

Try your hand at making a beautiful willow trug for use in your garden during the Spring/Summer season. During this two-day course, you’ll be guided through each step by your tutor.

🗓 Date: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June
⏰ Time: 10AM –  4PM
💷 Price: £135

 

What you’ll learn:

  • How to grade willow
  • Making the base of your basket
  • Weaving the sides
  • Crafting a rod border
  • Adding a wooden handle

What to expect:

  • A small group of a maximum of 6 people.
  • The session will be led by Education Manager, Karen Boswell.
  • The course will be held in the main visitor centre. 
  • Please bring your own lunch. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
  • All the tools and materials you need will be provided on the day.
  • Take home a beautiful bespoke trug.

All materials included. Please note that the basket shown in the image was made by your tutor. Willow varieties and colours on the course will vary due to availability.

Come and learn how to make the stunning Catalan based Trug!

 

A trug made from willow on a weaving course

Feedback

  • Karen is an excellent tutor who steps in when asked if advice/help needed. Karen is great at boosting confidence and her tuition skills are excellent. The atmosphere was very friendly and supportive.