Willow Shoulder Bag: a two-day workshop

Weave a willow shoulder bag over two days

Join basketry artist Tess Wakeling for a two-day workshop using Somerset and locally grown willow. You will begin with an oval hoop and a Catalan-style woven base, then build the sides with different patterns, natural colours and textures.

The bag is finished with a traditional rod border and leather shoulder straps fitted with brass rivets. Tess tailors the complexity to each person, making the workshop suitable for confident beginners and people with some willow-weaving experience.

All materials and equipment are included. Bring an apron or clothes that can get dirty, tie back long hair and remove jewellery; food is not allowed in the studio, but Blend cafe is on site. New Brewery Arts and the festival list a 10am start, while the tutor lists 9.30am, so confirm the arrival time before travelling.

Ticketed.

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 2026 · Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1JH · Listed as 10am to 4pm