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Basketmaking, chair seating and willow work

1240531201 1240790401 7 book online add to wishlist April 24 - April 27 2009 from £255 Woven willow and bark containers. Mary Butcher Reference: LW 0299 Ability:Suitable for all 4223 7

Peel richly coloured barks from willow rods and incorporate this material into your willow containers in new and non-traditional ways of working with willow. Each technique is taught, starting with bark peeling and preparation, then moving on to the basics of a small willow basket – from weaving the base to adding a handle.

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Mary Butcher

Mary Butcher is a basketmaker, sculptor, exhibition curator, writer and teacher. Recent solo exhibitions include 'Basketry Carte Blanche' and 'Encircled by Lines'. full profile

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