Round Basket Workshop

Join us for a day at Acton Scott Heritage Farm, overlooking the Shropshire Hills, where we will spend the day exploring the traditional craft of basketmaking, in a mindful and supportive learning environment.

Enjoy the day creating your own handmade round basket from sustainably sourced willow. This is a great workshop for the beginner basket maker, but also ideal for those with previous willow weaving experience, who wish to refine their skills.

With a maximum group size of eight, this hands-on experience will include:

•Learn how to make a simple ‘stake and strand’ style basket

•The fundamentals of willow weaving

•Instruction on willow preparation

•Learn about basketry tool safety

•Advice on how to make functional products

You will take home a very useful small round basket, perfect as a bread or fruit basket.

•Dates: Saturday 13th June 2026

•Schedule: 10:00 – 16:30

•Price: £125 per person

During the day, you will have the opportunity to look around Acton Scott Heritage Farm, as well as our onsite Farm Cafe.

•Tea and coffee provided

•Bring a packed lunch or order food from the Acton Scott Farm Cafe

•Please note that some hand strength is required to work with willow

•Please bring: Secateurs, pen knife (Opinel no.8 is ideal), a plant spray bottle and old bath towel to keep the willow damp

•The cost of all materials is included in your workshop

•Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a workshop using natural materials, an apron or overalls are ideal

•The tutor will provide basketry tools, but please bring any of your own if you own them

•Workshops are held indoors in our Black barn

•The content of the day may vary slightly to suit circumstances

•If you have any questions about the workshop, please message the Team using the Contact Us form.

To book a workshop place please go to: https://www.actonscottheritagefarm.org.uk/events/round-willow-basket-workshop/