Irish Skib Workshop

Join Karla Pearce to make a small or medium version of the beautiful Irish skib in this one day introductory workshop to skib- making! Learn the interesting history of this Irish basket, which was used for straining and serving potatoes to the family before being hung on the wall to dry. Revived by Irish basketmaking legend, Joe Hogan, today these eye-catching baskets made of naturally colourful willow make wonderful wall displays!

What you will learn:

-how to create a round portcullis base

-how to stake up your basket and wale around your base

-how to rand up the sides

-how to turn down a border

-how to trim your basket

For more information and to book please visit the workshop section of Karla’s website at www.makeabasketwithkarla.com.