The Log Basket - Course and Kit

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What’s Included?
  • Learn to weave this beautiful square willow basket - with leading basketmaker and teacher Mollie McMillen.
  • NB - THIS KIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN BROWN WILLOW (WILLOW WITH THE BARK ON) NOT BUFF. This willow takes 6 days to soak but it's much easier for begginers to use on this project (and it looks fantastic!!). A special soaking bag is included with the kit.
  • 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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About this course and kit

The Shopping Basket is the perfect project for a beginner who wants a good
grounding in all the major aspects of basket weaving.

First you'll learn to make a round base - this is a key skill that you can use to make dozens of different baskets. Then you'll learn to weave the sides using two different weaves – Waling and French Randing. Finally you’ll learn to weave a beautiful ornate Border and round the top of the basket and fit a wonderful spiral pattern handle.

How It Works

1
Start watching the online course - it's super easy set up and you get lifetime access.
2
Receive a lovely kit in the post that includes all the materials you need for the course.
3
Spend a wonderful afternoon learning and crafting - refering the online course as you go.
4
Experience the joy and satisfaction of making something beautiful and useful with your own two hands!

Who is this course for?

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

What is included in the course and kit?

In the kit you will receive:

  • Three large bundles of high-quality willow weaving rods – all sustainably grown in Somerset.
  • 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. Student 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 four sessions of approximately 1.5 hours each.

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 few more items that can be found in any home (tea towels, large chopping board)

That’s it!