Courses
“I so enjoyed my 'Asymmetrical basket making' day with Maggie. Great tutor (extremely patient), lovely lady and really well organised too. I highly recommend her courses.”
Jane, Anglesey
Upcoming Course
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Asymmetric Willow Basket
Suitable for beginners
Friday 10th October 2025 / 09:00am - 4:30ish
£85.00 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
To book a place or ask any questions please email me: maggie.evans4@btinternet.com
Course Details
On this one-day course you will learn how to make a traditional stake and strand basket with a round base, weaving the sides with different varieties of willow before finishing the basket with an asymmetrical border and driftwood handle. This course is suitable for first time weavers or for those who want to practice their skills. You are welcome to bring your own driftwood handle (no longer than 45cm or wider than 6cm).
Weaving with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength to work with so is unsuitable for those who suffer from arthritis or other conditions that effect the hands.
All materials and tools provided
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided throughout the day but you will need to bring you own packed lunch.
There are a limited number of places so please click the link above to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Course
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Traditional Round Basket 2-day Course
Suitable for those with some weaving experience
Saturday 22nd andSunday 23rd of November / 09:00am - 4:30ish
£120 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
To book a place or ask any questions please email me: maggie.evans4@btinternet.com
Course Details
On this two day course you will learn how to make a traditional round shopping basket using the stake and strand technique. On day one you will weave the base before inserting the uprights to weave the side of the basket using a choice of weaves, discussed on the day, to create your own unique design. On day two you be finishing the basket with a rod border and over arm wrapped handle.
This course is suitable for those with some experience working with willow but is not essential. Weaving with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength so is unsuitable for those with arthritis or other hand conditions.
All materials and tools are provided
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided throughout the day but you will need to bring you own packed lunch.
There are a limited number of places so please click the link above to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Course
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Rush Willow Shopper
Suitable for beginners
Friday 9th January / 09:00am - 4:30ish
£85 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
To book a place or ask any questions please email me: maggie.evans4@btinternet.com
Course Details
This rectangular basket teaches a variety of rush basketry techniques. You will learn different weave patterns to weave the rectangle base, before attaching to the forma to weave the sides which will be woven using a combination of weave patterns, pairing and reverse pairing before turning down the border.
You can choose to either make rush handles or add soft leather handles at an additional cost.
All materials and tools are provided
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided throughout the day but you will need to bring you own packed lunch.
There are a limited number of places so please click the link above to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Course
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Catalan Bag
Suitable for beginners
Saturday 17th January / 09:00am - 4:30ish
£95 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
To book a place or ask any questions please email me: maggie.evans4@btinternet.com
Course Details
On this course you will learn how to make a willow bag using the Catalan weaving technique to create a base, two different weaving techniques for the sides before finishing the bag with leather handles and a simple trac border.
Weaving with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength to work with so is unsuitable for those who suffer from arthritis or other conditions that effect the hands.
All materials and tools are provided
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided throughout the day but you will need to bring you own packed lunch.
There are a limited number of places so please click the link above to reserve your spot.
Upcoming Course
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Storage Basket with integrated handles
Suitable for those with some weaving experience
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of February 09:00am - 4:30ish
£120 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
To book a place or ask any questions please email me: maggie.evans4@btinternet.com
Course Details
On this two-day course, you will learn how to make a willow storage basket using the traditional stake and strand technique: woven round base, two weaving patterns to weave the sides before finishing the basket with integrated handles and a border.
Weaving with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength to work with so is unsuitable for those who suffer from arthritis or other conditions that effect the hands.
All materials and tools are provided
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided throughout the day but you will need to bring you own packed lunch.
There are a limited number of places so please click the link above to reserve your spot.
Past Courses
Basket Weaving / Gwehyddu Basged
Round Willow Basket
Suitable for beginners
Saturday 26th July 2025 / 09:00am - 4:30ish
£70.00 per person
Llangoed Village Hall, Llangoed, LL58 8NY
Course Details
On this one day course you will learn to weave a round base, before adding uprights to weave the side and border to make a shallow tray or taller basket for fruit etc.
You will be able to choose from a selection of willow on the day to weave the base of the basket making the design unique to you.
All materials and tools are provided, plus tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Please note working with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength, so this workshop is unsuitable for those who suffer from
arthritis or other conditions that affect the hands.
Weave your own plant Support - Fully Booked
Friday 2nd of May 2025 / 09:30 am - 12:30
£55.00 per person
Buckley Hotel, Beaumaris
Course Details
This half-day workshop is suitable for first-time weavers or basket makers or those who want to practice their skills.
All materials and tools are provided, teas, coffee and refreshments can be purchased from the hotel cafe.
Please note working with willow can be tough on the hands and requires some strength, so this workshop is unsuitable for those who suffer from
arthritis or other conditions that affect the hands.