This course is suitable for beginners who have a fair ammount of experience and confidence in craft.

In the kit you will receive:

• One large bundle of high-quality willow weaving rods – all sustainably grown in Somerset. 
• Twine to hang your birdfeeder in your garden.
• A soaking bag - your willow will need to be soaked for a few days before you weave it - full instructions are included.

The course includes:

• Over three hours of expert instruction with leading basketmaker and teacher
  Mollie McMillen. 
• You can access the course from any device by logging into our website (we will provide you with login details after purchase). 
• Our courses are produced by our BAFTA-winning team of filmmakers which means
  they are clearly presented and well thought out. 
• Students are taught the right information at the right time, which means they get great results. Plus we are always on hand to answer questions.

For this course you will be using brown willow, which is willow in it's natural state with the bark still on. 

To make it pliable for weaving you will need to soak it for five days in the soaking bag provided with the kit. 

That might sound like a lot but it's extremely easy - all you do is put the willow in the bag, fill it with water and leave it outside on the ground (full instructions are included in the course).

Brown willow is essential for this project because the bark will protect your bird feeder from the elements.

But we also now offer brown willow courses because we've found that it's actually easier for beginners to work with. It's more flexible and it never snaps when you're weaving it.

If you've never used brown willow before it's an absolute must!

The basket can be made in two sessions of approximately 3 hours each.

We design all our courses so that they require absolutely minimal
tools. To do this course you will need: 

• A pair of secateurs
• An old screwdriver to help make gaps in the weave
• A craft knife
• A tape measure

That’s it!

Our courses make wonderful presents for loved ones. In order to gift one, simply buy the course yourself.

You can choose to have the kit delivered either to yourself or the gift recipient.

We will then send you a unique course access link via email. You can forward this to your loved one when you are ready and they can use it to set up and account and view the course.

All our kits can be stored indefinitely so you can buy now and give the gift
later.

Your bird feeder can be rinsed out with a hose and soapy water and left to dry indoors. Full instruction on how to keep it clean and hygenic are included in the course.

The course is online so you can access it from your laptop, phone, tablet or any other device whenever you like. If you're on your mobile or tablet you can also watch it via our app, which is called Teachable.

When you buy one of our courses you get lifetime access, which means you can watch it whenever you want and as many times as you want in future. This means you will always retain your new knowledge and skills.

Our team are always on hand via phone and email to help with any questions you may have. You can also book a video call with us if you want additional support with your project.

Our kits can be stored indefinitely so you can keep them as long as you like and weave them when you are ready.