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Weaving Workshop - Swallow & Bird Feeder

39 High Street, Bristol, BS16 5HD
6 hrs
Crafts

Join basketmaker Mary Lewis in this beginner weaving workshop and make two bird-themed projects at our studio in Staple Hill. These are simple weaving projects that will introduce some of the basic weaves used in basket making including making a frame, waling, pairing weave and creating a simple trac border.

The swallow is a popular decorative piece that looks great on a wall or hanging outside. The fatball birdfeeder is a practical design that will attract more real birds into your garden. Both project will be made from UK grown brown willow.

What to expect:

  • Introduction to the ancient craft of basket making with Mary Lewis.
  • Learning about simple basketry tools and basic weaving patterns.
  • Crafting a decorative swallow and bird feeder using UK brown willow.
  • All tools and materials provided.

Date: Sunday 6th July, 10am-4pm. Includes materials and tools. Lunch not provided.

PLEASE NOTE: If there is no availability for the date you would like to book please message me and I may be able to open more spaces.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult £110

Available dates

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Sun, 06 Jul 10:00 - 16:00
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How to get there

39 High Street, Bristol, BS16 5HD

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

  • All tools and materials will be provided.
  • Please wear closed toe shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting a bit grubby.
  • Lunch is not provided so please bring your own or get some from the local High Street.
  • There is ample free parking outside the venue.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 14 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 14 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Mary Lewis (She/Her)

Mary Lewis is Head of Sustainability at Heritage Crafts. Mary comes from a background steeped in craft. From an early age she could be found in a coracle or on a shave horse and is now a keen basket maker and knitter. Her work experience includes fundraising, project management, and developing accredited training and apprenticeships for coppice crafts. After a few years of yurt life in the South Downs managing the Sustainability Centre, she took up the role of Endangered Crafts Manager, making interventions, raising funds and developing projects to prevent heritage crafts skills and knowledge from becoming extinct. She is also Chair of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust.

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Available dates

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Sun, 06 Jul 10:00 - 16:00
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