Willow Weaving Workshops

Edinburgh

Upcoming Willow Weaving Workshops on 3rd September
Learn the traditional craft of willow weaving and take home a beautiful, handcrafted item.

  • woven willow wicker foraging basket workshop Morningside Edinburgh

    Join us to learn how to make your own foraging basket ready for Autumn foraging Thursday evening 3rd September

    Get creative this Summer and learn the beautiful craft of willow weaving! This is a hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own woven willow foraging basket ready for Autumn foraging. Ideal for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift for family or friends.

    All materials, tools, and tuition are provided and is suitable for beginners or those with some previous willow weaving experience. You’ll take home your completed piece, along with new skills in willow weaving - a wonderfully meditative and relaxing way to spend your Thursday evening!

    Willow Weaving Foraging Basket Workshop

    Thursday evening 3rd September

    6.30pm to 9pm at The Edinburgh Cookery Bookshop, Leith.

    To book on this course go to eventbrite at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weave-a-foraging-basket-at-the-cookbook-shop-tickets-1996784651645?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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  • wicker willow foraging baskets made at willow weaving class in MorningsideEdinburgh

    Willow Weaving Workshop 3rd September , Edinburgh

  • Willow wicker woven foraging basket by awaywithwillow.com

    Willow wicker woven foraging basket by awaywithwillow.com

  • woven willow wicker foraging basket by awaywithwillow.com

  • Willow wicker foraging basket by awaywithwillow.com

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Schedule for in-person willow weaving Workshops in 2026

A woven willow wicker Xmas tree decoration with a star on top of the tree by awaywithwillo.com in front of a book titled 'Rustic: Creating a Cozy & Happy Home' surrounded by other books on a wooden shelf.
A willow wicker pet basket for a cat or dog with a plush blanket inside on a wooden porch made by Away with Willow

Sunday 19th July: Join us to learn how to make a hanging pot plant holder for indoor or outdoor plants/herbs. (1/2 day course)

Sunday 23rd August: Join us to learn how to make a small foraging basket ready for Autumn foraging (23rd Aug). (1/2 day courses)

Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th September: Join us to learn how to make a laundry basket and/or a log basket (Two full days - course).

Sunday 18th and Saturday 31st October: Join us to learn how to make a toilet roll storage holder (18th October) and/or a dried flowers vase (31st October) (Full day and 1/2 day courses)

Sunday 15th and 29th November: Join us to learn how to make a pet bed (for a small dog or cat) (15th November) and/or a woven willow skirt to hide the base for your Xmas tree (29th November) (full day and 1/2 day courses)

Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December: Join us to learn how to make Xmas wreathes (12th and 20th December) and/or Willow Xmas decorations (13th and 19th December) (1/2 day courses)

A large woven wicker willow laundry basket with a lid and handle, draped with a yellow cloth featuring small black bee patterns made by Away with Willow
A woven willow wicker basket hanging from a hook on a door handle created by awaywithwillow.com
A Christmas willow based wreath decorated with pine cones, green foliage, and a small basket with a ribbon, hanging on a window.
Four woven wicker willow baskets of various sizes with handles, placed indoors near a window made by Away with Willow
willow xmas decoration stars by Away with Willow
Various empty woven wicker baskets and log baskets of different sizes created by awaywithwillow.com

January: Join us to learn how to make a garlic holder and/or a bird feeder to help our birds survive the Winter weather. (1/2 day course)

February: Join us to learn how to make a bird feeder to help our birds survive the Winter weather and/or a variety of 3-D hearts to help celebrate valentine's day - treat your loved ones. (1/2 day courses)

March: Join us to learn how to make egg baskets ready for Easter and/or bird nest boxes to help our nesting birds keep their off spring safe.(Full day courses)

April and May: Join us to learn how to make a variety of garden obelisks ready to support all your newly planted flowers and vegetables. (1/2 day course)

June: Join us to learn how to make a fruit bowl for your kitchen table and/or a picnic platter tray for your bread or cheese biscuits. (1/2 day courses)

willow platter and hanging plant tray by Awaywithwillow.com
3-D woven willow heart by awaywithwillow.com
Stack of woven wicker baskets created by awaywithwillow.com
Willow bird feeder by Awaywithwillow.com
A woven willow wicker toilet roll holder basket created by awaywithwillow.com
Decorative woven willow wicker angel figurine by awaywithwillow.com on a wooden tabletop with framed family photos and painted stones, in a cozy home setting.
Basket made by Away with Willow of oranges, lemons, and limes on a white table with decorative plants

If you are interested in an online course or a private in-person workshop please contact us to discuss options.

If you would like to take part individually or with a group of friends/family/colleagues, and are local to Edinburgh we can host the workshop or if you are Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders, North Northumberland we can travel to you and deliver the workshop in your own premises. Please contact us to discuss options.