Weave Only A Trace
An interactive Exhibition featuring Shropshire's finest Artist Basket Makers, at Footprint Gallery, Jackfield Tile Museum in beautiful Ironbridge Shropshire. Showcasing innovative ways to create beautiful forms and functional items. Family friendly workshops and demonstrations will be available for you to create your own item. Meet the makers and visit our shop selling unique hand-crafted gifts.
Scandi Star Workshop
Friday 8 November 2024
Learn how to make a decorative Scandi style willow star which will look beautiful hanging on your wall or door all year round. Suitable for all abilities. All materials and tools provided.
Footprint Gallery
Frame Basket Workshop
Monday 11 November 2024
Create your own functional and decorative basket using a mixture of different materials.
You will be provided with a frame for this workshop and mixed materials to create your own unique design and functional basket.
Suitable for all abilities. Materials and tools provided
Footprint Gallery
Christmas Tree Decoration Workshop
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Learn how to make a variety of fun willow mini stars and trees suitable for hanging on your Christmas tree.
Suitable for all abilities. All materials and tools provided.
Footprint Gallery
Woven Wall Hanging
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Learn how to make an attractive wall hanging using a mixture of willow and plant fibers, adding color and texture to create a unique design
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
Footprint Gallery
Willow Bed Tour
Thursday 14 November 2024
Join us for an open day at the Ironbridge Community Willow Bed and learn how willow is grown and harvested as a weaving material. Severn Gorge Countryside Trust volunteers have restored this site with funding from the Green Communities Grant and will be on hand to give you a tour and tell you all about willow varieties, living willow structures, willow binders for hedge laying, harvesting and preparation.
The nearest car park is at Coalbrookdale Community Centre ten minute walk away. Please wear suitable walking shoes, uneven terrain
FREE ENTRY.
Coalbrookdale Community Centre
Willow Dragonfly Workshop
Thursday 14 November 2024
In this fun workshop you will create your own cute willow dragonfly which will look great bobbing away in your garden
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
Footprint Gallery
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Friday 15 November 2024
Learn how to make a willow hoop and then dress it with seasonal foliage, cones and material. An attractive festive decoration for your door.
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
Footprint Gallery
Star Decoration and Bunting
Saturday 16 November 2024
Learn how to make mini willow Christmas stars. These make attractive decorations for your tree or can be strung together to make festive star bunting
Suitable for all abilities, all materials and tools provided
Footprint Gallery
