The Clan Donald Christmas Craft Fair in Armadale on The Isle of Skye last Saturday was a great success with a lot of visitors who braved the wind and rain.

My willow weaving courses are finished for this year. For photos of past courses see
http://picasaweb.google.com/moniquebervoets
Watch this space for courses in the New Year! Or let me know you are interested and I add you to the mailing list. Thanks.

See you, monique@willowweaving.com

Christmas Craft Fair in Dornie Hall

On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of November there will be a Christmas Craft Fair in Dornie Hall from 10.30am till 5.00pm.

Come along to browse the 20 different stalls, have lunch or a hot drink with tasty home-made cakes.

My stall will be full of hand-made baskets, made with local willow. For a preview, look at my website www.willowweaving.com

Looking forward to meeting you there!
monique@willowweaving.com

Jane has send me this photo of her 'orb', made at the workshop in Achmore Hall last March. She added willow from her garden and now uses it as lamp shade. Great!

The Scandinavian Berry Basket course tomorrow in Achmore is fully booked - the next course will be on 21st of Oktober in Rag & Tag.
Please, email me if you need more information.
Thanks, monique@willowweaving.com

Applecross Tree Festival

Last Saturday I gave a willow workshop at the Applecross Tree Festival, celebrating 10 years North Applecross Woodlands with activities associated with woodlands and the use of trees in all its aspects. It included demonstations of ancient forest crafts, story telling and making music.
For photos see:
https://picasaweb.google.com/moniquebervoets
or go to www.willowweaving.com and click on Photos.
Monique

Willow Weaving Courses Autumn / Winter 2011:

Scandinavian berry basket
Suitable for beginners
Date: Saturday 24Th of September
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Venue: Achmore Village Hall
To book a place: get in touch with jeanniematheson@btinternet.com

Weaving a wee basket
Practise basket making skills combined with the corn dolly technique
Suitable for beginners
Date: Saturday 22Nd of October
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Venue: Rag & Tag workshop, The Steadings, Balmacara Square
Cost: £ 20.00 including materials
To book a place: contact Rag & Tag by phoning 01599 566 793
Or email: info@ragtagntextile.org.uk

3 Weaving sessions:
Practise basket making skills by weaving several small items like Christmas decorations or a small basket
Suitable for beginners
Dates: Friday 4Th, Friday 11Th and Friday 18Th of November
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Venue: Glenelg Village Hall
Cost: £ 13.00 per session, including materials (based on 8 persons attending)
To book a place: get in touch with Ann Maclean, tel.: 01599 522 334

Looking forward to seeing you!

For any questions, contact me:
By email: monique@willowweaving.com
By phone: 01599 588 228 (please leave a message)
www.willowweaving.com

Dornie Craft Fair is on!
This Friday 9th of September in Dornie Hall from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Hope to see you there,
monique@willowweaving.com

Weaving fish at the Dornie Craft Fair July 2011

Hi Monique
Thanks again for a lovely time at the Dornie Hall fair.
Good luck with your beautiful basket weaving.
Nathalie x