Guernsey basket (Ponier à Cou) making course in Guernsey

Make a Guernsey fishing basket, in Guernsey! New course dates for 2026 available for booking.

The courses will be held in the beautiful Guernsey farmhouse at Les Caches Farm, Rue des Villets, Forest, hosted by The National Trust of Guernsey, and run by Claire and Max Gaudion.

Ponier à Cou Workshop 27 February – 1 March 

£200.00 per person

Friday 27 February 2026 (evening)

Saturday 28 February 2026 (full day)

Sunday 1 March 2026 (full day)

Venue

The workshops will take place at Les Caches Farm, Rue des Villets, Forest, Guernsey. Full directions will be provided in due course.

Course Timings

Friday: Introduction session at 7.30pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pmwith a one-hour lunch break

Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch; tea and coffee will be available throughout the course.

Additional Information

·      All tools and materials will be provided

·      Please note that weaving can be quite taxing on the hands, so be prepared to give your hands a workout.

·      Each course is limited to 10 participants with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please email Jemma Field, Estate Manager and Coordinator at the National Trust of Guernsey to book: [email protected]

More info:

https://guernseywillowbaskets.com/blogs/events/basketry-courses-at-les-caches-farm-guernsey