Ash Splint Basketry Course

Steve Tomlin, our Fan Bird and Spoon carving tutor, will be sharing his expertise in Ash splint basketry.This is a two-day course, and no experience is needed. If all goes well, you’ll take home a fantastic fruit basket you’ve created.During the course, you’ll learn about pounding, grading, and preparing splints, learning the skills to weave while creating a practical and beautiful fruit basket. An ash log is pounded to separate the individual growth ring layers, which are then woven into lightweight, elegant, and strong baskets.This is a traditional American craft, and Steve learned to make these baskets with April Stone-Dahl, a native maker from Wisconsin.Steve Tomlin has been working professionally with green wood since 2003 and is an internationally respected craftsman with a huge breadth of knowledge and experience, both in making and teaching. He’s been teaching at Greenwood Days for many years and is a great tutor!

Beginner friendly.
  A beautiful ash splint basket they will have made, all tuition and materials, tea/coffee, and a lovely lunch.
  Stout shoes (nothing open-toed) and appropriate clothing for the weather (though courses are all under cover, they are essentially held outside).
 

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.