Traditional Basket Weaving Courses Surrey

South London Woods, near Caterham

What's Included

  • One day basket weaving course
  • Learn the oldest and one of the most widespread crafts across the world
  • Expert tuition from experienced instructors
  • All equipment is provided
  • You will form part of a small group of 8 participants
  • Courses are not catered, please bring a packed lunch and refreshments

One Day Basket Weaving

  • Make a traditional willow basket
  • Throughout the day you will be taught all the steps to make a stake and stand wicker basket
  • Learn about willow harvesting, basket after care, and look at alternative materials that can be used in basket making

What Can I Expect

Basket weaving courses in Surrey! Learn the ancient craft of hand-weaving baskets on a one-day workshop at this outdoor crafting sessions near Caterham.

Weaving baskets by hand using natural materials has been done for thousands of years. These courses aimed at beginners and upwards aim to keep this ancient handicraft alive. Founder Lizzy and her team love passing on their know-how so that the craft continues.

As the source of basketry materials comes from Mother Nature, these courses take place in tranquil woodlands. The peace and calm makes for the ideal backdrop to sitting down and learning how to weave - yet you are within the M25 and just minutes from Caterham in Surrey.

On the one-day course you'll learn how to make a woven, waste paper-style basket using the ‘stake and strand' method. 

You will learn such a lot. For example, 'stake and strand' refers to the way in which the basket is constructed with the strong sticks for the base and the uprights, with thinner rods woven over them. All sorts of natural materials can be used, including one of the most common, which is willow.

Your tutors will show you how baskets can be traditional, modern, artistic and functional in equal measure. And with some basic basketry skills under your belt, you'll be equipped to continue your journey into the creative world of woven baskets.

Book your one-day basket weaving course in Surrey to learn a new rural craft and go home with at least one new woven basket you can use and admire!

When Is It Available

  • Selected dates throughout the year
  • Dates are subject to availability
  • Sessions start at 09:30 finishing at 17:00

2026 Schedule 

  • Saturday 13th June 
  • Saturday 20th June
  • Saturday 8th August 

Location

  • South London Woods, near Caterham
  • Conveniently located 15 minutes off junction 8 of the M25 and easily accessible by train

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Spectators

  • Not suitable for spectators
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