One Day Willow Basket Weaving, (Skib Basket) Sun 15th Nov 2026, 10:30am Total Cost €100, €30 deposit , balance €70 payable on day.
🧺 Willow Skib Weaving – One-Day Workshop ✨
With Kate Burrows – Basket Maker & Heritage Craft Tutor
Step into the traditional craft of
willow skib weaving
and discover a basket with a fascinating connection to Ireland’s rural heritage.
A
skib
is a simple, practical willow basket that was traditionally used during the potato harvest. Its open weave allowed water and soil to drain away, making it ideal for handling freshly harvested potatoes—from the field through to the kitchen table. Once a familiar part of everyday rural life, the skib is now a beautiful example of Ireland’s traditional basketry heritage.
In this
one-day hands-on workshop
, you’ll learn to make your own traditional willow skib using
natural, locally grown willow
, while discovering the skills and techniques behind this distinctive form of basket making.
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In this workshop, you will:
Discover the history and rural heritage of the traditional Irish skib
Learn traditional willow basketry techniques
Work with natural, locally grown willow
Learn how to build the basket and shape its distinctive sides
Learn how to create and finish the rim
Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on day working with a beautiful natural material
Leave with your own handmade willow skib
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Meet Your Tutor – Kate Burrows
Kate trained in Somerset almost a decade ago and has been weaving ever since. She has continued to develop her knowledge and skills while sharing her passion for traditional basketry with others. Kate’s workshops are friendly, practical and inspiring, making traditional willow weaving accessible to beginners and experienced crafters alike.
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Workshop Details:
When:
Sun 15th Nov, 10:30am (Approx. 5 hours)
Where:
The Junction, Ballinamore
Who it’s for:
Beginners and craft lovers alike – no previous basket-making experience necessary
Materials:
All provided – including natural, locally grown willow
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By the end of the day, you’ll take home:
✅ Your own traditional handmade willow skib
✅ New skills in traditional willow basketry
✅ A deeper appreciation of an important part of Ireland’s rural craft heritage
✅ A relaxing, creative experience spent working with willow
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Spaces are limited!
Book your place today and spend a day discovering the traditional craft of skib weaving, working with willow and creating something with a genuine connection to Ireland’s rural past.
Please note the ‘Deposits, Missed Days and Missed Classes Refund Policy’ below
Leitrim School of Art (LSA)
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