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

Willow Weaving Workshops in Glenelg on Saturday 26th of March

There are some places left on the Course in Glenelg Hall, this Saturday 26th of March, from 10am to 1pm. We will be making a plant support using willow from my garden in Sallachy. No weaving experience necessary, £10 per person including materials. Please phone Ann Maclean 01599 552 334 to book a place.


From 2pm to 3.30pm everybody is welcome for a workshop weaving a willow fish to take home. Always great fun for all ages! Only £2.00 per fish.
No booking necessary, just pop in!

Hope to see you in Glenelg Hall coming Saturday!
monique@willowweaving.com

The Armadale Garden & Craft Fair

The Armadale Garden & Craft Fair last weekend was well attended by many people and the sun! The atmosphere was great, the garden looked very well.
I want to thank everybody who made the day interesting and enjoyable.
The people who have put their names down to be informed about local willow weaving courses will hear from me.

If you want more information about basket making or willow weaving workshops, please get in touch.
monique@willowweaving.com

There are still places available for local willow weaving courses this winter 2009/2010. These courses are suitable for beginners and interesting for weavers with more experience.
Get in touch with Elaine or Sandra of Auchtertyre Learning Centre by phone 01599 566 775 or Caroline at Sabhal Mór Ostaig Learning Centre, telephone 01471 888 430 for more information and/or to reserve a place on a course.

The basketmaking courses I will offer are:

• Hanging Basket or Christmas Tree. Saturday 28th of Nov, 10am to 2pm, Sleat Primary School


• Hanging Basket or Christmas tree / Decorations or a Christmas basket. 3 Monday evenings, 7pm to 10pm at Auchtertyre Learning Centre: 7th, 14thDec, next date to be confirmed


• Birdfeeder and a basket with different coloured willow from Sallachy. 3 Monday evenings, 7pm to 10 pm at Auchtertyre Learning Centre: 8th, 15th and 22nd Febr 2010

Get in touch with me if you have any questions! monique@willowweaving.com or phone me and please leave a message Tel. 01599 588 228