Basketry traditions from Orkney and Shetland

5th June 2026 - 07 June 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: £225/£200
Venue: Whittingham Memorial Hall, Whittingham, Northumberland, NE66 4UP

Description

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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 with homemade twine. In this workshop, we will work with locally available soft fibre plants, exploring twining techniques to create bags, pockets, and pouches.

This extended weekend workshop is an opportunity to develop your basketry skills, in tune with the seasons, and to explore the folklore and traditions associated with the plants we use.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced makers, small groups for individual attention.

For all enquiries and bookings, contact Anna - stringmakeranna@gmail.com

Contact Details

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Contact Name: Anna Corbett
Email: stringmakeranna@gmail.com
Address:
Whittingham Memorial Hall ,
Whittingham ,
Alnwick, Northumberland
NE66 4UP

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