Location: Farfield Mill
Contact: Anna Sazcek
Website: https://www.farfieldmill.org/events/basket-willow-weaving-workshop-with-jackie-carnell/
Email: reception@farfieldmill.org
Admission: £80 plus £5 for a leather handle (optional)
During the day, you’ll learn traditional willow weaving techniques and choose your basket base before shaping and weaving your own unique handmade basket. You can opt to make a smaller egg basket-style piece or a slightly larger basket — perfect for carrying small essentials or for trips to your local shop. Each basket will be finished with a stylish leather handle, adding both strength and character to your finished piece.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some creative experience. Jackie will guide you step by step, making the process enjoyable, rewarding, and wonderfully mindful.
You’ll leave with a completed basket to use and treasure, along with new skills you can continue to develop at home.
About Your Tutor – Jackie Carnell
Jackie Carnell works from her home in the village of Nenthead, high up in the Pennine Hills of Cumbria, where she weaves baskets in her workshop overlooking the beautiful surrounding fells.
She grows much of her own willow, with a small willow bed at the bottom of her garden and a larger one in Brampton. This means the willow used in the workshop is locally sourced and sustainably grown — travelling only a short distance from field to finished basket, with no air miles involved.
Book online https://www.farfieldmill.org/events/basket-willow-weaving-workshop-with-jackie-carnell/
Some other events in May 2026
Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an experienced tutor, you’ll discover some basic weaving techniques and how to combine colours and patterns to create something truly special.
View details >We are really excited to announce that for the third year running we’re going to be joining the King’s guide to the Kent Estuary, Michael Wilson, on the historic walk across the bay from Arnside to Grange Over Sands on Saturday 3rd May. It is always great fun with a chance to chat to old friends and new!
There are two ticket options which both qualify for a free T shirt (which will be handed out on the day during registration):
– Ticket Only. £15 per person. £10 will be donated to The Adullam Programme and £5 will be received by The Guide over Sands Trust.
– Sponsored Place. £10 per person. Requirement for each person to raise a minimum of £20 in sponsorship for the event. £25 (or more if more than £20 is raised) will be donated to The Adullam Programme, and £5 will be received by The Guide over Sands Trust.
(Dogs. £5 each – limited numbers available)
Registration: 8am (walk finishes approximately 12.30pm)
To book use the link:
https://www.adullamprogramme.co.uk/…/cross-bay-walk-2025/
Book early to avoid disappointment
