A round willow basket pictured from above surrounded by four tools for willow making
Event

Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October, 10:30 - 16:30

National Museum of Rural Life

£100, £95 Members and Concessions

About Adult Workshop: Willow Basket Making

Learn willow weaving techniques that have been used in Scotland and throughout Europe for hundreds of years, and make a beautiful willow basket to take home.

Led by artist and forager Max Johnson, this workshop is suitable for beginners. With all materials and equipment provided. 

Please note that the same workshop will be offered on both days, so please choose either a Saturday or Sunday session. 

On the day

  • All materials and equipment will be provided.  
  • The workshop will run 10:30 - 16:30, with a one-hour break for lunch. Lunch is not provided, however you are welcome to visit the museum café or bring a picnic to eat outdoors. 
  • Water, tea and coffee will be provided at the start of the workshop.  
  • Suitable for ages 16+.   

Ticketing information

Ticket prices
Adult£100
Annual Pass holder*£95
National Museums Scotland Member*£95
National Trust for Scotland Member*£95
Over 65s**£95
Student**£95
Young Scot**£95
Disabled**£95
Unemployed**£95

All tickets include museum admission on the day.  

*Annual Pass and Member tickets are available to existing Annual Pass holders, National Museums Scotland Members and National Trust for Scotland Members.  

**Valid ID required. Free entry for accompanying essential carers.

Ticketing terms and conditions

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.

Please refer to our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.  

Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Rural Life. 

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