6-week Beginners Basketry Course: Autumn 2026

Monday evenings (6-8.30pm) August 17th - September 21st 2026. At my yurt-studio in Blanefield, Stirlingshire.

This 6-week course will give you a thorough grounding in the basic skills of basketry, allowing time to repeat these skills in different projects to begin to embed knowledge and muscle memory. 

You'll weave three baskets of varying sizes and complexity over the 3 weeks: a berry picking basket, bread/fruit basket and a shopping basket (all pictured) - these will last you a lifetime!

As an optional add-on I can also give you 'homework’ willow so you can repeat what we wove in class at home (£25 extra per basket, so £75 total for the course). Previous students have really valued this, as repetition is a great way to ingrain what you learn in the class. Videos (either my own or from YouTube) will be sent out to assist you with homework. Payment for homework is arranged nearer the beginning of the course.

The price of this course includes tools and materials, but you may want to purchase a bodkin and rapping iron to assist with homework, although it is possible to manage without. 

Testimonials:

'I really really loved the course and I can say it is already a highlight of the year. It is so special to dip your toe into something for fun and come away knowing you’ve begun something that will be a new life skill. That is down to the teaching and the environment. It was great to have a tranquil space of learning to come to each week and I miss it very much.'

'Max is very calm and knowledgeable and noticeably looked after all participants individually. His enthusiasm is catching and he makes making baskets very accessible!'