Basket weaving with willows

The seminar is aimed equally at beginners and experienced weavers. We will be weaving with unpeeled willow. Beginners weave a round basket with handle holes, experienced weavers can weave an ERGO shoulder basket or a shopping basket, for example. Participants will learn the most important basic techniques of willow weaving: Fitze, triple chimney, fence braiding and quadruple chimney as well as various edge finishes.At the end of the seminar, you will be able to continue working independently and also use the skills you have acquired for other projects, such as screens, fences or climbing aids. The weaving material is already sorted and soaked, as well as tools and turntables. A work apron can be useful. Experience has shown that beginners need 12-15 hours to weave their first basketLeft-handed people will be shown how to weave left-handed. No previous knowledge is required. Material costs (40€ for a basket, completely sorted) will be settled directly with the course instructor on site.registration deadline: Thursday, 12.10.2025 (as the willows have to be prepared).

Course instructor: Deringer, Dieter. The instructor is a freelance basket maker and has been giving courses since 1987. He speaks German, English and Dutch. In 2019 and 2023 he won the Basketry of the Year Award.more at www.flechtwerk-dieter-deringer.de