Join basketmaker Karla Pearce to make a lovely Hen basket, also known as an Ose, on Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd in the village hall. This basket originates in the north of Scotland, where it was used to transport a broody hen to a neighbour who had eggs that needed hatching. A similar design on a larger scale can be traced back to the medieval times. More recently it came back into fashion when Brigitte Bardot carried one as a handbag in the 1960s!
Karla will guide you through the process of lashing together hoops (pre-made for you), inserting ribs, and weaving around them to enable you to create your own beautiful hen basket. The workshop will run 10:00-4:30 both days and all materials are provided. For more information and to book, please visit Karla’s website: www.makeabasketwithkarla.com