Learn the ancient art of weaving willow baskets

In this two day non- residential creative basketry course you will have the opportunity to hand craft your own fruit bowls, bread baskets and other small items with one of Scotland’s leading willow artisans, Jane Wilkinson. April 22nd and 23rd Cost for doing the course: £115 Midmorning, lunch & tea time catering on course days […]

Learn the ancient art of weaving willow baskets

Hand craft your own traditional basket with one of Scotland’s leading willow artisans, Jane Wilkinson whilst staying in the historic East Perthshire Town of Alyth with Craft Tourism hosts Kirklandbank Farm and Vanora’s Cottages. Over three days, you will have the opportunity to make your own basket incorporating locally grown willow and hedgerow materials. You […]

Learn the Ancient Art of Coracle Making

Come and make a traditional Scottish fishing boat, the coracle or curragh with one of Scotland’s leading willow artisans, Jane Wilkinson whilst staying in the historic East Perthshire Town of Alyth with Craft Tourism hosts Kirklandbank Farm and Vanora’s Cottages. Coracles are skin-on-frame boats, which, along with dug out canoes were the earliest boats ever […]