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Workshop Basket Weaving

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How do you actually do that, weave such a beautiful basket? Do you weave with double or single branches? And what about the bottom? 
 
You will learn all this during this fascinating workshop, led by basket weaving expert Eva IJsveld!  

During this day workshop we will start by making a simple basket with a round bottom. We braid with willow twigs. Depending on your dexterity and speed, you can make the basket higher and wider. A handle or handles can also be added on the basket. If you already have experience, you can of course also opt for other basket models.  

What are you going to learn? 

  • How to make a bottom 

  • Which thicknesses of willow twigs are useful to use 

  • How a bilge is made 

  • What braiding techniques are there 

  • How to finish your basket 

What do you get? 

  • Use of tools and course materials 

  • Use of willow twigs 

  • Take your woven basket home 

  • A nice workshop day in a prehistoric park 

  • Lunch 

  • Use of tea and coffee 

  • First aid kit available 

What do you bring yourself? 

  • Your enthusiasm and smile 

  • Notebook (optional) 

  • Camera (optional) 

Date: 21 August 2021 
Duration: 10:00 – 17:00 
Arrival: Between 9:30 and 9:45 
                   
Location: Hunebedcentrum Borger 

Places: 10 (minimum 5) 
For whom: Everyone (from 16 years) 
Teacher: Eva IJsveld 

Price; € 110,- 

Last minute discount: € 95,- €110 

(Incl. lunch and material) 

Registration and more information, also about other workshops: 
https://www.prehistoryalive.com/wat-doet-paw/workshops/mandenzaaden/