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The Oval Market Basket - Course and Kit

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What’s Included?

Learn to weave this beautiful oval-work willow basket with leather handles - with leading basketmaker and teacher Mollie McMillen
Get all the materials you need delivered to your door.
Get lifetime access to Mollie Mcmillen's brilliant, in-depth online course.

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The Oval Market Basket - Course and Kit

About this Basket Making Kit

Oval-shaped baskets are particularly beautiful and learning to make them is an important part of the journey for any weaver. In this exclusive course we've teamed up with leading basketmaker Mollie McMillen. Mollie will teach you how to tackle an oval-shaped base, how to weave a beautiful cable-pattern double French rand on the sides of the basket, and how to attach a pair of perfect leather handles. These will make your basket super-comfy to carry every day.

This course includes more than 3.5 hours of expert instruction and you can choose to make your final project in either the small size (15 inches long) or the large size (20 inches long). Check out the trailer above.

Who's this course for?

This is a beginner to intermediate course for people who have either made a basket at some point before, or who have a fair amount of experience and confidence in craft.

What's included in the course and DIY kit?

In the willow oval basket kit you will receive:

Two large bundles of high-quality willow weaving rods – all sustainably grown in Somerset. (This includes enough to make either the large size or the small size, plus quite a bit left over!)
A pair of leather handles plus leather thongs for attaching them. (This is super easy and fun to do and no stitching is required.)
A soaking bag - your willow will need to be soaked for a couple of hours 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

How long does the basket take to make?

The basket can be made in three sessions of approximately 1.5 hours each. The smaller basket will take slightly less time.

What else do I need?

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

That’s it!

Can I do this course with a friend?

Our courses are great to do in a group! If you would like more than one kit, just select the number you would like at checkout.

After purchase, we will email you a unique access link for each member of your group. All you need to do is forward one of these on to each student. EASY PEASY!

If you would like 5 kits or more, send us an email and we will offer you a special price!

Can I give this course as a gift?

Our courses make wonderful presents. 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 send this to your loved one when you are ready.

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

Shipping

We aim to ship every order within 24 hours and delivery takes 1-2 days. Scottish highlands can take 2-3 days extra.

Please note - shipping to offshore islands costs and extra 19 pounds.

How It Works

1

Start watching the online course - it's super easy set up and you get lifetime access.
2

Receive a lovely DIY kit in the post that includes all the materials you need for the course.
3

Have a wonderful time learning and crafting - referring to the online course as you go.
4

Experience the joy and satisfaction of making something beautiful and useful with your own two hands!

Here’s a preview of the oval market basket you’ll learn to make:

OVER 1,000 HAPPY WEAVERS

What our customers are saying

"I absolutely loved this course and kit. I did it with my daughter and we both really enjoyed it. Now we both want to learn to make a basket! "

Emma D. via email.

"I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed making the oval market basket, it was great. The video instructions were clear, concise and very easy to follow. I would highly recommend these courses to anyone who has developed an interest in basketry."

Helen C.

"When I finished it I was so pleased with myself and the basket, I had so much fun seeing my creation take shape I can’t wait to order some more willow and have another go."

Patricia H.

'A terrific way to learn basketry skills remotely! I was so please with the result. Following the step by step video I was able to produce a basket that is both attractive and practical. Success!!'

Deborah H.

'It's not perfect, but I love It!'

Teri S.

'I enjoyed making this basket. I have made a number of baskets before, but picked up some useful tips along the way.'

Jennifer C.

"I’ve never done any weaving before and by following the videos I’ve made this large oval basket. Really pleased with it! Great project and really enjoyed."

Sarah L.

'I absolutely loved this course!'

Colette M.

'Fantastic tutorials, product and customer service. Absolutely delighted and enthused by the whole project! Thank you so very much x'

Rachel D.

'A great course with lots of helpful videos to manage the process. I enjoyed making the basket. It’s a bit bigger than it should be but overall it's fairly tidy 🙏👍'

Guy D.

'I really enjoyed this course, and I’m really pleased with my basket. The videos are great and the detail is excellent. You can watch again and again to see how you need to work the willow. Thank you so much, Gael'