Basket Making Malvern

Contact name: Becky Gunton

389
Total bookings

Rating

(184)

over 6 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Located next to the Malvern Hills Started making baskets with willow, learning from Hans and Madelone Mattes in Ballingeary, Macroom, in County Cork and harvesting willow from Tallow, near Yougal, we all met at a Winter Solstice gathering at the Ashram 1991. 1992 weaving at the Malvern Arts Workshop, thanks to Janet Maguffy 1994 Forest Fair demonstrating 1994 demonstrating with Hobby Horse Craft Fairs throughout the Midlands. 1995 agent, Charles Cordell of Acorn Activities, classes begin 1995 Teachng at Glastonbury Festuval Regular teaching days in Malvern and festivals 2010 Basketry Sudio completed

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Malvern

Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques

1 day

Next date: 16th Aug 2025

5 places left

(176)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Foraging Basket

6 hours

Next date: 16th Aug 2025

6 places left

(7)

£95.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Backpack

2 days

Next date: 26th Sep 2025

3 places left

£190.00

platinum award

Malvern

Willow Trug Basket, square base, scallomed

6 hours

Next date: 13th Dec 2025

2 places left

£95.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

29 Jul 25'

Steve reviewed: Foraging Basket

"A most enjoyable day. Well taught by Jonny and Emma who provided just the right amount of support and guidance in an easy manner, such that we all came away with a good looking basket."

28 Jul 25'

Cindy and Bev reviewed: Foraging Basket

"What an amazing day we had yesterday making our baskets. John and Emma were fantastic teachers and supported us through all the stages of making the baskets. Lovely people lovely location, well worth the money. Will definitely go back in the future to make more products. "

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"Thank you Cindy and Bev It was lovely to work with you both and it would be great to see you again. Best wishes Jonny "

22 Jul 25'

Jane Briggs reviewed: Foraging Basket

"My friend and I really enjoyed this course and were very pleased with the baskets we made. Becky and Jonny were excellent teachers, helpful and encouraging. The lunches were really worth having, and lovely to sit out in the garden to enjoy. Thinking about going back to make a trug ! Thank you."

Basket Making Malvern responded:

"That would be great Jane and you would be most wel! "

8 Jun 25'

Simon reviewed: Foraging Basket

"Fantastic day! Really enjoyable, great venue, friendly and knowledgeable tutor. Ended the day with a great looking basket to take home - above my expectations. "