WEAVING WITH MOSS
June 22nd-24th 2018
Come and gather, plait, cord and sew locally abundant Hairmoss into beautiful and unusual baskets and bags.
The course will be held at Bwlch Corog, Wales Wild Land Foundation's pioneering rewilding site. Here they are allowing native woodland habitat to restore naturally. Simon Ayres from the charity will lead a walk and talk as part of the weekend.
The weekend will include shared accommodation in our holiday cottages. Camping is also available, or a non residential option for those living locally. Breakfast and dinner will be provided but students are asked to bring packed lunches.
Cost:
fully accommodated: £220 single/£200 shared
camping: £150
non-residential: £130
For more information or to book contact
COILED GRASS BASKETS
September 21st- 23rd 2018
We will collect wild grasses to coil and create unique and delicate baskets.
The course will be held at Bwlch Corog, Wales Wild Land Foundation's pioneering rewilding site. Here they are allowing native woodland habitat to restore naturally. Simon Ayres from the charity will lead a walk and talk as part of the weekend.
The Saturday night will also include magical tales from local storyteller Milly Jackdaw.
The weekend will include shared accommodation in our holiday cottages. Camping is also available, or a non residential option for those living locally. Breakfast and dinner will be provided but students are asked to bring packed lunches.
Cost:
fully accommodated: £220 single/£200 shared
camping: £150
non-residential: £130
For more information or to book contact
WILD WEAVING IMMERSION
August 12th-19th 2018
An exciting opportunity to spend a week living wild in the Welsh hills, gathering materials from the land and learning several ancient basketry techniques including:
frame baskets
coiled grass baskets
moss plaiting
stake and strand basketsry
This is an immersion course and will involve wild camping and campcraft. Facilities will be basic and our time will be spent entirely in the beauty of the outdoors. The course will include a midweek walk with a local folklorist and storyteller.
This is a collaboration with Jane and Jessie from Nettleseed. To see their work visit
Price £380-450 sliding scale