Anyone know about basket weaving?

soba

I'd like to have a go at basket weaving, does anyone know of a good video tutorial that I could take a look at? Or where's best to source materials? I'm in Staffordshire if that helps.

Gothicfairy

My father made his own baskets when I was a child. I still have one of his baskets that I use for shopping now and it must be over 40 years old.

I think I saw a book about it when I was clearing his things out (after he passed away ) if I could find that you are welcome to it.

Is there a environmental house near you ? There is one in Leicester and they run night classes on traditional home crafts.
Have you tried one of the back to basic web sites..Something like River cottage might help.

Pink.

Hi soba,

This blog looks quite good. If you scroll down, on the left she has lots of links that may help.

Edit: Another link for the same lady here

Pink

LJM

on channel 4 site im sure on kirsties homemade homes there is a clip for this

artichoke

hi

the college of the peak near wirksworth, in the peak district do basket making courses and basket making using recycled materails (plastic bags etc)

see here:

http://www.collegeofthepeak.org.uk/by.html

art