Hello,

And welcome to harebasketdesigns my name is Angela Groombridge. Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and to find out more about what I do.

I find it very satisfying to use natural materials sourced from our environment and to craft objects that are not only functional, but beautiful and unique. I hope you will join me on a journey of discovery for yourself and come to feel the deep satisfaction in making.

I am proud to promote this most ancient of crafts.

A Member of the Basketmaker’s Association

Workshops

Have a look at these workshops below, and click for more information. If you see something you fancy, book a place today. If you have any questions, please contact me.

bird feeder

A fun way to enjoy making decorative spirals and to make both hanging & stick bird feeders in Willow. Suitable for beginners.

03/02/2024

£30 pp

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Plant support

23/03/2024

Whole day - £70pp | Half day - £40pp

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Foraging Baskets

make a small frame basket

13/04/2024

£70pp

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Circular Bottle Basket

To encourage those who would like to use less plastic packaging - Making a circular basket with handle to carry glass milk bottles. 2 day workshop.

25/05/2024

£120pp

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rush bags

A chance to develop skills and learn new rush techniques to make a small bag/basket with round plaited handles. 2day workshop.

24/08/2024

£120pp

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Willow tension trays

Tension trays are a good way to introduce new comers to working with willow. Morning workshop.

13/01/2024

£40pp +materials

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Oval Willow Basket With Rush or Rope Handle

Two days weaving an oval willow basket using the 'english' method of making a base.

£120pp

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Rush Bias weave Containers and plaiting & Cordage

02/03/2024

Bias Weave - £40pp + materials | Plaiting & Cordage - £30pp + materials

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GROUP ACTIVITIES

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willow ‘orb’ sculptures

New for 2024. A one day workshop making 'orb' garden sculptures. Have some fun wrangling willow into free-form spherical/ovoid shapes. Maybe we will have birds nesting in them next year! Tea, coffee& cake supplied, bring your own lunch.

08/06/2024

£70

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Contact Me

If you haven’t found a course above that you fancy, please contact me. I regularly update the courses on this website and may have something new that suits you coming soon.

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