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URL:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/willow-basket-making-creative-with
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SUMMARY:Willow Basket Making - Creative With Nature
DESCRIPTION:Unleash Your Inner Artisan: Discover the Ancient Craft of Willo
 w Basket Weaving with Robin\nAre you looking for a rewarding and hands-on 
 experience? Join Robin for an inspiring one day Willow Basket Workshop\, p
 erfectly tailored for complete beginners! Immerse yourself in the timeless
  art of basket weaving and leave with a beautiful\, handcrafted creation y
 ou'll be proud to display.\nWhat You'll Experience:\n\n\n 	Hands-On Learni
 ng: Get ready to roll up your sleeves! Our workshops are highly practical\
 , providing you with direct experience in every step of the basket-making 
 process.\n 	Create Your Own Basket: Choose from a delightful selection of 
 beginner-friendly basket styles and learn the fundamental techniques to br
 ing your vision to life.\n 	Willow Wisdom: Delve into the fascinating worl
 d of willow! You'll gain valuable insights into:\n\n 	Cultivation: How wil
 low is grown and managed.\n 	Preparation: The traditional methods of prepa
 ring willow for weaving\, including soaking and\, for buff willow\, boilin
 g.\n 	Techniques: The core weaving skills passed down through generations.
 \n\n\n 	The Beauty of Willow: Explore the diverse characteristics of this 
 natural material. We'll work with a combination of:\n\n 	Brown Willow: The
  classic dried willow\, brought to life through soaking.\n 	Buff Willow: S
 mooth and bark-free\, achieved through boiling and offering a different te
 xture and tone.\n 	Steamed Willow: A stunning dark willow\, naturally colo
 ured by the steaming process\, perfect for adding contrast and visual inte
 rest.\n\n\n 	A Rainbow of Willow: Discover the surprising variety within w
 illow itself! We utilize carefully selected specialist varieties\, showcas
 ing a range of natural colours and textures. You might be surprised to lea
 rn that the UK boasts over 300 different types of willow – we have our o
 wn cherished favourites!\n 	A Journey of Craft: This is more than just a w
 orkshop\; it's an introduction to a fulfilling craft that connects you wit
 h nature and tradition.\n\nWhy Choose This Workshop?\n\n\n 	Perfect for Be
 ginners: No prior experience is necessary! Robin's10 patient and clear ins
 truction will guide you every step of the way.\n 	Take Home a Treasure: Le
 ave with a unique and functional willow basket\, handcrafted by you.\n 	Co
 nnect with Nature: Work with a sustainable and beautiful natural material.
 \n 	Learn a Traditional Skill: Discover the satisfaction of creating somet
 hing beautiful with your own hands.\n 	Meet Like-Minded Individuals: Share
  your passion for craft in a friendly and encouraging setting.\n 	Looking 
 to the Future: We are excited to expand our offerings with a variety of di
 fferent basket workshops over time\, so this could be the start of your wi
 llow weaving journey!\n
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LOCATION:Hands of Hope\, Hands of Hope\, Hope Farm Community Garden\, Moor 
 Hill\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\, TN18 4QB\, United Kingdom
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