Crossing Sticks Workshops and Dates announced - 14th - 19th February 2019

Welcome to our new workshop venture 'Crossing Sticks - Basketmaking Winter School' in February 2019. Join us on the Mediterranean coast of Spain just 40 minutes away from Barcelona airport in our home town of Vilanova i La Geltru.

This year we offer two consecutive workshops Openwork Plaiting with Tim Johnson and Willow Backpacks with Mònica Guilera. These residential workshops are based in a lovely family run hotel just minutes from the sea shore - the perfect spot for a basketry winter break!

Openwork Plaiting with Willow Skein and Cane with Tim Johnson
Thursday - Saturday 14th, 15th & 16th February 2019

Explore openwork plaiting techniques with willow skein and chair seating cane to create your own pockets and bags.Short or long handles and straps may be added to your design for household functionality or fashionable accessories. 

Willow Backpacks with Mònica Guilera
Sunday - Tuesday 17th, 18th & 19th February 2019

Learn how to create useful and beautifully designed willow backpacks combining the traditional Catalan base with skeined willow sidings and a choice of borders, willow handles and leather straps.