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FRI 24 MAY

Beginner's Basketry - Frame Basket

Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens, St Austell

Run by: Ways With Willow CIC

One day course which is a lovely introduction into basket making. Suitable for complete beginners and lots of fun.

clock10:00–16:30

Suitable for 18+

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Participants are shown how to weave with a selection of different willow using a variety of different techniques.

Learn how to make a frame basket in a day using a variety of dried willow, lovely as a small garden trug or egg basket.

Making your own basket is hugely satisfying and very therapeutic.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Fri 13 Sep 10:00–16:30

Cost

£40.00 per person, which includes all tools and materials required and tea and coffee, biscuits and cake.

Skill Level

  1. Beginner
  2. Intermediate
  3. Advanced

Special requirements

You'll need to either bring a packed lunch or adjourn to one of the local pubs or cafes.

Venue

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Pinetum Park & Pine Lodge Gardens

Holmbush, St Austell, PL25 5RQ

www.pinetumpark.com/

About this location

Naturalists will enjoy the wealth of wildlife that make the park their home; including permanent residents such as our Show more… pair of beautiful black swans.

Individual environs with unique flora and habitat combine to create visual treats at every turn. From the wide open ‘Pinetum' with its amphitheatre arrangement of conifers and pines to the seclusion and intimacy of the Japanese Garden, Pinetum Park is a 'must see' for any keen or 'would be' horticulturist or plantsman!Show less…

Naturalists will enjoy the wealth of wildlife that make the park their home; including permanent residents such as our pair of beautiful black swans.

Individual environs with unique flora and habitat combine to create visual treats at every turn. From the wide open ‘Pinetum' with its amphitheatre arrangement of conifers and pines to the seclusion and intimacy of the Japanese Garden, Pinetum Park is a 'must see' for any keen or 'would be' horticulturist or plantsman!

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Ways With Willow CIC.

Please register in advance.

Booking essential as places are limited. Please email or call us to request a booking form.

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