Weekend weaving courses

The workshops are always great fun and incredibly productive. My studio is part of a converted granary on a working farm with ponds on either side. In good weather, we are able to work outdoors and have lunches by the pond.

Following a brief introduction on the history and traditions of the harvest and use of English Bulrush, it will be hands on for the rest of the weekend. You do not need any experience and you will have the opportunity to try a range of different techniques that will include weaving, twining, coiling, plaiting, knotting, sewing, roping and chair seating. It is possible to take home with you mats, hats, bags, baskets or a chair fully seated. The courses are not just for beginners, intermediate students and returners find the weekends inspiring and productive with students travelling to Colesden from as far away as Sweden,Holland, Germany and the USA. The courses are tailored as far as possible to meet the individual students’ needs.

 

Workshops

Testimonials

Thanks so much for all you encouragement over the weekend, had a great time, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for all you encouragement over the weekend, had a great time, thoroughly enjoyed it. It is so wonderful to be able to focus on something for a block of time without any interruptions. I hope to be back in 2012. Suzanne, Norfolk Sept 2011

Thanks again for a great weekend, I learned loads. Sally Cambridge, Sept 2011

Just wanted to say thank you again for a wonderful weekend. You have a brilliant set up there on Grange Farm and I found the whole experience very relaxing and as a teacher you are very patient and inspiring! I was very proud of my log basket and the looks of surprise as I have shown people what I made are great encouragement to carry on and practice the art! I hope to come back again and do another workshop soon... Justine from Cheshire, Sept 2009

Thank you... I really enjoyed the eclectic mix of interesting people... I gained much needed experience for teaching the visually impaired of Norfolk. Elizabeth from Norfolk. Sept 2007

What a brilliant weekend! Thank you so much. I found the whole process utterly absorbing and extremely rewarding. Best and thanks to the team. Rachael from London, April 2009

Thank you again for your patient instruction, inspiration and enthusiasm. Thanks also to those who prepared the delicious food. Angela from Bedford, Sept 2007

I really enjoyed being away and doing something completely different... your photographs show you are so integrated in what you are doing...I guess it shows you are fully content with what you are doing and you are at one with your environment. One day I hope to reach that. Ingrid from Holland, Sept 2007

Workshops

Dates for 2012

24th - 27th February 
Teaching at West Dean College, Sussex. www.westdean.org.uk

17th - 18th March
Weekend Weaving Course at Colesden, Beds £180.00 Click here for Booking Form

15th - 20th April
BA York Spring School, York. Visit www.basketoassoc.org to book your place

14th - 16th June
Dutch Museum of Basketry, Amsterdam

30th June - 1st July
Weekend Weaving Course at Colesden, Beds £180.00 Click here for Booking Form 

22nd - 23rd September
Weekend Weaving Course at Colesden, Beds £180.00 Click here for Booking Form

24th - 25th November
Weekend Weaving Course at Colesden, Beds £180.00 Click here for Booking Form