What can be nicer than making your own garden trug for your garden flowers/produce?

In this workshop, you will learn about the basic techniques used in framework basketry. From the starting hoop, adding ribs, adding a handle and where applicable, packing to create form/shape.

Willow garden trugs are also beautiful baskets to use about the house, for bread, for fruit and even for catching all the bits and bobs that float around the room, looking for a home.

During this workshop, you will:

• How to handle the tools and equipment for framework basketry safely and correctly;
• Discuss how garden trug frames and ribs are made and/or set for framework basketry projects;
• How to join frames and ribs to create your garden trug;
• The basic weaving techniques used for framework;
• How to add ribs to your garden trug;
• How to add a handle to complete your garden trug

At the end of the workshop, you will take home your completed willow garden trug, ready to gather your harvest.

The Rural Skills Centre will provide:

• All materials and equipment to make your willow garden trug;
• Tea/Coffee and lots of cake;
• A light lunch (please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements;
• Parking; and
• Accessible facilities.

This ‘Willow Garden Trug’ workshop is suitable for anyone particularly suitable for beginners.

This workshop is taught by Gill from Rural Skills Centre