Michael and I were in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny recently. It is home to several Cistercian Abbeys and along the banks of River Barrow stands a statue of a monk holding a big bundle of willow.
I love the smell of willow from the tip to the bud. I had the opportunity to go for a few basket making classes conducted by Hannah from New Port and Pete from O'Briens bridge. Willow basket making is very addictive, for me anyway.
Weaving the base like a spider
The uprights
Hannah the expert basket maker
After three lessons with Hannah and one with Pete these are the willow products that I've made......
A basket of coal
A basket of onions
A basket of books
A Wigwam for my climbing plant
With Pete at his studio
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