Gemma Handbag 1 Day Workshop

GEMMA HANDBAG 1-DAY WORKSHOP

MARCH 22nd 2024

£88 per person plus £10 materials which is paid directly on the day to tutor. (the addition of leather straps should you decide to add them is an additional £10 paid on the day. Alternatively you can bring your own)

Homemade lunch included and welcome tea/ coffee

9.45am arrive for a welcome coffee/ meet and greet

10- 4pm – workshop

All tools are included in the workshop

Course outline:  Make a small willow shoulder bag on this 1 day willow workshop under the expert guidance of Justine Burgess of West Wales Willows. This shoulder bag is the perfect size for everyday use, and with a range of willow colours to choose from on the day it can be designed and personalized to your specifications making is truly unique to you. You can complete the basket with 2 leather handles or a shoulder strap, which are not included in the price but an additional cost on the day if you decide to add them. The addition of leather straps is £10 payable on the day. Or you can bring your own straps. 

You will learn on the day:

– How to weave the Catalan-style base using a pre-formed hoop and turn up the sides

– How to weave the sides with a selection of weaves – 3-rod wale, French rand

– How to weave a border to finish the basket

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you are unable to attend the workshop it is your responsibility to find a replacement for your booking.