Discover our courses in basket making, willow weaving and chair seating. Explore the ancient craft of basketry and the timeless beauty of working with willow with our range of hands-on, expert-led short courses. Learn how to blend traditional techniques with modern design to craft practical and artistic pieces from willow. From beginner basketry classes to advanced willow weaving workshops, our courses are suitable for crafters of all levels.
Make cordage from plant fibres
Places available
£130
Immersive Arts Week
Immersive Arts Week is an intensely rewarding, five-day creative reset designed to give you the space, inspiration, and time to focus away from daily distractions.
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Meet the Makers!
Read inspiring interviews with artists and tutors and discover the latest creative news
West Dean Stories
Making hand brushes using natural fibres
Places available
£140
Willow basketry – an oval frame basket
Places available
£419
Foundation Art & Design Courses
Turn your short course into a qualification and your passion into a career path with our foundation level art, craft and design courses
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