Willow Basket Weaving Workshop. (Frame Basket),Sun 14th Dec 2025 10:30am

🧺 Willow Basket Weaving – One-Day Frame Basket Workshop

✨ With Kate Burrows – Basket Maker & Heritage Craft Tutor

Step back in time and discover the ancient craft of willow basket weaving—a skill that has been passed down through generations in Ireland and beyond. Long before plastics, willow baskets were the original eco-friendly, reusable shopping bags, used for gathering, carrying, and storing life’s essentials.

In this relaxed, hands-on workshop, you’ll spend the day learning the beautiful art of creating a Frame Basket—a traditional style perfect for collecting eggs, gathering nuts, or simply as a charming decorative piece for your home.

🌿 What you’ll experience:

• Explore the heritage of this timeless craft
• Receive step-by-step guidance from experienced tutor Kate Burrows
• Create your very own willow basket from start to finish
• Take home not just a basket—but a piece of tradition you’ll treasure for years

👩‍🏫 Meet Your Tutor – Kate Burrows Kate trained in Somerset over 10 years ago and has been honing her skills ever since. Passionate about keeping this heritage craft alive, she has taught countless students the joy and rhythm of weaving. Kate’s teaching style is warm, encouraging, and full of tips to help you succeed.

🗓 Workshop Details:

• When: Sun 14th Dec (One-Day Only, approx. 4/5 hours)
• Where: The Junction, Ballinamore
• Who it’s for: Complete beginners or anyone curious about traditional crafts
• Materials: All provided—just bring yourself and your curiosity!

💡 By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with:

✅ A handmade willow frame basket

✅ A new skill rooted in tradition

✅ A relaxing and creative day well spent

👉 Spaces are limited! Book your spot today and weave a little piece of history with your own hands

Please note the 'Deposits, Missed Days and Missed Classes Refund Policy' below

Leitrim School of Art (LSA)

Deposits, Missed Days and Missed Classes Refund Policy from December 2022 (Revised April 2023)

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