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Two-Day Beginner's Round Basket Class
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026
This two-day, hands-on workshop is designed for beginners and is also suitable for those who would like to improve or refresh their skills. Focusing on developing confidence and practical knowledge with a variety of traditional weaving techniqu
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Beginners and Improvers Berry Basket
23 May 2026
A perfect project for beginners and improvers. This sweet little basket is a great project. Fill with early berries, salad leaves or purse.A warm welcome is waiting for you here at The Workshop in Whitley Bay. It's a light, airy, cosy space to come a
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Basketry traditions from Orkney and Shetland
05 June 2026 - 07 June 2026
Traditional baskets from Orkney and Shetland offer a rich array of styles. Without easy access to willow or other materials better known further south, people used what was available, largely oat straw, but also heather and even dock stems, bound wit
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Beginner's Shopping Basket Weekend Workshop
20 June 2026 - 21 June 2026
The workshop is designed for beginners. You will learn how to make a round base, stake up your basket, wale and weave up the sides, turn down your border, insert and wrap your handle The workshop will run over both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am
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Tim Johnson & Monica Guilera - A taste of the Mediterranean in Northumberland
18 August 2026 - 20 August 2026
A wonderful opportunity to work with these internationally acclaimed basketmakers. Both workshops are suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Numbers are limited, and a few places are still available on both workshops, so please get
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