Location: Classroom
About the course
We will use different varieties of willow as a material to make a range of Christmas themed decorations including reindeer, angels and trees. This course is suitable for all abilities, however, you do need reasonable dexterity and strength in your hands to be able to manipulate the willow. All materials and equipment will be supplied. Numbers on this course are limited to ensure 1:1 guidance from Catherine.
Willow is a natural material and has been stored in a garage and soaked in an outdoor tank. Please wear older clothes (e.g., gardening clothes) to the course or bring an apron. You must wear solid shoes – open toes and sandals are not suitable in case of dropped tools and off cuts of willow which can be sharp. Wash hands before eating after handling the willow.
About the tutor
Catherine Tregaskes has been working with willow for more than 15 years having started in a small way while working for a conservation charity in Leicester. While completing the two-year Basketry Course at the City Lit in London, she discovered a love of twining with soft materials and during that period won the Basketmaker of the Year Award 2017 from the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers. She demonstrates basketmaking and sells her baskets at local events and teaches willow and soft basketry at several locations in Cambridgeshire and beyond.
Bookings for this course will close 30 Oct
Please take the time to read our course cancellations and refunds policy.
Please note that once this course has been filled, you can email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be added to a waiting list.
