{"product_id":"willow-basket-weaving","title":"Willow Basket Weaving Workshop- 10\/9\/26 at 08.30-15.30.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWillow Basket Weaving Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpend a relaxing, creative day learning the traditional craft of willow basket weaving — and take home a beautiful basket you’ve made yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Location: \u003c\/strong\u003eBotton Village Cafe, YO21 2NJ- 08.30-15.30 on Thursday 10th September 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTicket Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £85 per person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(includes all materials, refreshments, and a light lunch)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us at our welcoming\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBotton Café for a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll be guided step-by-step through the timeless art of weaving natural willow into a practical, rustic basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo experience needed — just come ready to enjoy a mindful, satisfying day of crafting in a lovely village setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e What You’ll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare and handle natural willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional weaving techniques that have been used for centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to form the base, sides, and border of a basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and tricks from an experienced basket maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to finish and shape your basket professionally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the day, you’ll leave with your \u003cstrong\u003eown handmade willow basket\u003c\/strong\u003e to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Meet Your Tutor – Sarah,\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour workshop will be led by Sarah, who works in our Creative Studio at Botton Village, where she shares her willow weaving skills with the people we support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah wove her very first basket around\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e30 years ago, using freshly cut willow while sitting on a riverbank as a friend fished nearby. She was instantly hooked and has been weaving ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe loves working with \u003cstrong\u003esustainable, natural materials\u003c\/strong\u003e and is continually inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003ebeauty, strength, and versatility of willow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sarah brings not only decades of experience but a warm, encouraging teaching style that makes this traditional craft accessible and enjoyable for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Ticket Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll willow and materials provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of specialist tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step expert tuition throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments on arrival and during breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delicious light lunch at Botton Café\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour finished basket to keep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce you have purchased your ticket, we will email you the menu, and you will be able to inform us of any dietary requirements.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust bring yourself — everything else is taken care of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Who This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft lovers and creative souls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a relaxing, mindful day away from screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who enjoy working with natural materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose looking for a unique experience or thoughtful gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e What to Expect on the Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA friendly, informal atmosphere in the cosy surroundings of Botton Café, with plenty of guidance, time to chat, and a chance to learn at your own pace. Basket weaving is wonderfully calming and deeply satisfying — many people find it therapeutic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be amazed at what you can create in just one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Limited Places Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure everyone gets personal support and space to work,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eplaces are strictly limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese workshops regularly sell out, so early booking is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Makes a Wonderful Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnow someone who loves crafts or traditional skills? This experience makes a thoughtful and memorable gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your place today and discover the joy of weaving with willow at Botton Café.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy \u0026amp; Dietary Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that plans can change. 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