About

Step into the timeless craft of willow weaving and spend a rewarding day creating your own beautiful, functional basket under the expert guidance of Julie from Pip Cottage.


Using the traditional stake-and-strand weaving technique, you’ll choose to make either a classic round bread basket or a higher-sided asymmetric basket finished with a wooden handle. Your basket will be woven using Somerset and home-grown willow and will be perfect for everyday use — whether for storage, foraging, gathering eggs, or simply enjoying as a handmade piece for your home.


This is a full-day, hands-on workshop offering a wonderful opportunity to slow down, learn a heritage skill, and leave with a finished basket you can be proud of.


What’s Included



  • Expert tuition from an experienced willow weaver
  • All willow, materials and tools provided
  • A completed handmade basket to take home
  • Refreshments

Workshop Details



  • Time: 9am – 5pm
  • 30 minute lunch – Please bring your own packed lunch
  • Cost: £100 per person
  • This workshop will take place upstairs in Gallery 1 and 2 at Lakeside Creative Arts Centre

Who is this workshop for?


This workshop is suitable for beginners and no prior experience is needed. However, basket making requires good hand strength, dexterity, stamina, and concentration. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for anyone with hand problems (such as arthritis), limited strength, or those recovering from illness.


Come and enjoy a day of creativity, tradition, and making something truly useful with your hands.


If you have any questions about this workshop, please email julie@pipcottage.co.uk


You can follow Julie on Instagram @julieatpipcottage


Venue opening hours

Monday : Closed

Tuesday : Closed

Wednesday : Closed

Thursday : 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Friday : Closed

Saturday : Closed

Sunday : 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Access facilities

  • Accessible Car Parking
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • Hearing Aid Loop
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Venue Details

Find us at

Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6QQ

Phone

07476994252

Email

hello@lakesidecreativeartscentre.co.uk