Greenwood Baskets
BASKETMAKING COURSES with ALISON FITZGERALD Autumn 2010
Sat 4th Sept. + Sun 5th September
Sat 9th Oct + Sun 10th October
Cost: £95 or €120 for 2 days (includes lunches)
These courses will take place in my own workshop in Benburb and because of limited space are restricted to 4 people only for each weekend. The small group allows teaching to suit individuals, so the courses can cater for beginners as well as others with more experience. My workshop is situated at Priory Cottages Art, Craft & Design Studios in the beautiful grounds of Benburb Priory where overnight accommodation is available; please let me know if you need it.
It may be possible to arrange other dates if these are not suitable.
Contact: Alison Fitzgerald
Greenwood Baskets, Priory Cottages, The Priory, Benburb Co. Tyrone, BT71 7LA
Tel. 028 38891486 mob. 07871388861 email: greenwoodbaskets@hotmail.co.uk
Alison Fitzgerald fell in love with willow more than 20 years ago when she came to live in Ireland. “The beautiful, slender, brightly coloured stems gently swaying in the winter sun inspired me to weave”. Alison then established Greenwood Baskets in Armagh a few years later and after 20 years weaving has made an inspired move to Priory Cottages, Benburb.
An understanding of the natural qualities of willow is a feature of Greenwood Baskets. Strong, gently curving frame baskets look elegant and modern but are based on ancient traditional forms; log and carrying baskets may have curved tops and spiral or zigzag weaving; ‘wandering willow’ wall designs suggest swirls of movement with smoothly bending willows, the tips folded back into leaf-like shapes.
All have subtle blends of natural bark colours and are made to order.
Group classes and individual tuition can be arranged at the workshop or at other venues. Residential courses, with accommodation at Benburb Priory, take place in the spring and autumn.
For more information please contact Alison on +44 2838 891486 or +44 7871 388861 or via email at greenwoodbaskets@hotmail.co.uk
