Wild Harvest School
Basket Weaving Course
Basket Weaving Course
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Basket weaving courses in York
Discover the Art of Basket Weaving in Yorkshire with Di Hammill Page of Wild Harvest School – Your Ultimate Basket Making Course in Yorkshire 🌿🧺
Join us for a basket weaving course that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. With over 20 years of teaching experience, I offer a patient and calm environment to help you master the timeless craft of basket making. 🌸
Why Learn Basket Weaving in Yorkshire?
Our basket making courses are held centrally in the country, at our tipi site on the rural outskirts of York, where you can enjoy the fresh air and peaceful surroundings while getting hands-on with willow.
Basket weaving is more than just a craft; it’s an art that connects you with nature, tradition, and your own creativity. Whether you're looking to make beautiful baskets for your home, gifts for loved ones, or just want to try something new, my courses offer you the perfect introduction.
During the day you will learn:
- Some Willow Facts (how to grow or harvest, and how to prepare)
- How to make the basket base using a 'pairing weave'
- How to insert the uprights, and 'prick-up'
- How to weave the walls of your basket using a three rod wale weave.
- How to create a complicated plaited effect border that really finishes off your basket (see pics).
What Makes My Basket Weaving Course Special? 🌿✨
Experience You Can Trust:
With over 20 years of teaching basket weaving, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching thousands of students and have been featured on the BBC and Channel 4. I’ve even taught Countryfile Presenters how to weave willow. Whether you’re making your first basket or looking to refine your skills, just know you can relax here and have fun!
Peaceful, Inspiring Location:
Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Courses take place either inside a cosy workshop with a wood-burning stove, in Winter... or in Spring/Summer/Autumn; outside on the picnic benches overlooking the countryside, surrounded by the willow that Di has planted. You can even take cuttings to grow at home!
Patient, Supportive Teaching Style:
I understand that learning a new craft can feel daunting, especially if it’s your first time weaving or coming on a day course alone. I’m here to support you, answer your questions, and guide you at your own pace.
Thorough
Unlike some courses that only teach you a pairing weave and a simple track border, at Wild Harvest, we work you hard! As you are spending a day making your basket we want you to LOVE it! This means that you learn TWO different weaves and perfectly finish your basket with a complicated plaited style three rod wale border. The border requires 1:1 tuition for the last ten minutes of your basket, meaning the attention to detail in our courses is much greater.
Highly Reviewed – Join a Community of Happy Crafters!
Read our fab reviews below. Many of our lovely customers return for additional courses to expand their skills and explore new crafts. You’ll be joining a vibrant, friendly community of fellow crafters who are always eager to share tips and celebrate each other’s progress.
Create Beautiful, Handcrafted Baskets:
By the end of the course, you’ll have a handmade basket to take home, along with the skills to make many more in the future!
Whether you want to create a basket, for eggs, flowers, wool and crafts, or kindling, you’ll find that the skills you learn are versatile and can be adapted to a variety of styles.
Why Basket Weaving is Perfect for You! 🎨✨
Basket weaving is more than just a fun activity—it’s an opportunity to slow down, focus, and connect with your creative side. In a world that’s often fast-paced and digitally dominated, taking a moment to immerse yourself in a hands-on craft like basket making offers a refreshing break. It’s not just about creating something beautiful, it’s about enjoying the process and the satisfaction that comes with making something with your own hands.
Join Me for a Basket Making Course in Yorkshire Today! 🧺
If you’ve been thinking about trying something new or learning a traditional craft, there’s no better time than now to book a place on one of my basket making courses. Whether you’re a local to York or visiting the area, coming alone, or with a friend, do join us for a super-fun day of weaving.
Courses always fill up so be sure to book early to reserve your spot. Come join me in the Yorkshire countryside for a relaxing, enjoyable, day of willow weaving.
📅 Course Dates & Booking: Sunday 3rd May 2026 (outside course). You can book and pay using card, Paypal, Apple or Google Pay or Klarna.
🌟 Reviews: [See Below]
What to bring:
- A packed lunch
- Warm jumper
- Rainproof outer layer (though we have indoor space/sheltered areas)
What's included:
- Willow
- Tool Use (each student gets their own pre-sanitised tools for the day)
- Pre-packaged refreshments (hot drinks and snack bars)
- Easy, Free Parking and Proper Loo On-Site (we know these things matter!).
Times:
11.30am - 6.30pm ish.
TO BOOK JUST CLICK THE LINK, ADD YOUR PAYMENT DETAILS AND SEE US SOON FOR A FUN INFORMATIVE BASKET WEAVING COURSE.
For any questions, feel free to get in touch with me directly. I’m here to help!
Di Hammill Page
Your Basket Weaving Teacher in Yorkshire
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Some of our F.A.Q
Got a Question...?
Where are you based?
We are based in the rural outskirts of York, 12 miles from the city, but we.do work all over. If you are coming here for your glamping, activities or walks/course then we can be found on Google maps HERE
Can I Bring My Dog?
To the wild food walks yes, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. To the tipi site... Sorry we love animals but we. have a free range sheep, hens and an old labrador. Plus we have a policy of no animals in the units to keep them feeling fresh and ok for allergy sufferers. We are down the road from Storwood Kennels if you need pet boarding.
What if I Can't Make It?
We know you wouldn't want us to cancel on you and hope that you see we book tutors, organise resources and block time out for bookings so we allow you to sell your space on, or gift it to a friend. Or we can offer you online courses and ebooks instead.
What Areas Do You Cover?
If you want to book us to come to you...Our radius for attended walks, courses and activities bookings is approximately from Newcastle in the North to Nottingham in the South, Hull in the East to Manchester in the West. if in doubt just ask in the chat box or enquiry form.
Why Choose Wild Harvest?
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Long Established
We have stood the test of time. Established in 2006 we are nearly 20 years old! We have survived pandemics and recessions and are still here. Read our reviews as testimony to how hard we work to keep you happy! Others have come and gone but we are still strong through our professionalism, quality of service for the price, and resilience.
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Support Female-Led Independent Small Business.
Wild Harvest was set up by a single mum of three... slowly building a business around her children, without any help. No grants, no Daddy's purse strings - just hard work and dedication and determination to provide affordable sustainable education.
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Reliable - Book Us and We WILL Be There!
Over all our time we have not cancelled a single session. If we commit to being there we will be there. I cringe when I see other teaching businesses cancel for personal reasons regularly letting people down and I truly believe in honouring your booking with my effort to get us there.
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Quality of Service Combined with Value For Money
Here you will find qualified thorough tutors, and natural, local materials yet we remain more affordable than our competitors due to our mission to provide sustainable education to ALL. This affordable quality in offering services that Don't Cost the Earth is what has kept us going for two decades!