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2026 Courses

Saturday 7th November 2026
Arch 27, Worcester City Centre  

2027 Courses

Saturday 27th + Sunday 28th February 2027
Arch 27, Worcester City Centre  

Places limited to 8 people

Monday 1st + Tuesday 2nd March 2027
Arch 27, Worcester City Centre  

Places limited to 7 people

Tuesday 16th + Wednesday 17th March 2027
Arch 27, Worcester City Centre  

Places limited to 7 people

Saturday 20th + Sunday 21st March 2027
Arch 27, Worcester City Centre  

Places limited to 7 people

Saturday 10th - Tuesday 13th April 2027
Wyre Forest Visi​tor Centre, Callow Hill, 
Worcestershire

Places limited to 7 people

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th April 2027
Wyre Forest Visi​tor Centre, Callow Hill, 
Worcestershire

Places limited to 7 people

Teaching approach

As a qualified teacher with over 18 years of teaching experience, Sarah is able to offer different teaching styles to make learning accessible for everyone. Her unique approach is based on firstly ensuring her students feel comfortable; creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere, where enough time is allocated to answer questions, understand processes, and for plenty of short breaks to aid concentration. Sarah's workshops have been carefully planned so that the techniques taught can be adapted to the needs of each learner in the class.

 

As well as going away with something made by your own hands, Sarah hopes you also go away with a sense of achievement and a sense of connection to other people, having spent time absorbed in the process together. 

As one participant wrote: " I really appreciated the calm atmosphere and the methodical non-judgmental way you imparted your wisdom. It really was a wonderful experience and it’s given me encouragement to continue with this new thing in my life. I really do hope I see you again!"

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Your tutor

After studying a Fine Art degree in Canterbury, Sarah trained to become a primary school teacher, spending six rewarding years working in a rural village school. She then went on to train and work as Waldorf Steiner teacher for 5 years, where she taught older children and teenagers, specialising in teaching art and craft. 

 

Since returning to her artistic roots, Sarah has trained with various basketmakers, and completed a City and Guilds in basketry in 2022. In 2023, Sarah received a  QEST Emerging Maker Award , allowing her to complete one-to-one tuition with master basketmaker Jenny Crisp over 2 years.

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Testimonials

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I never realised what a magical experience it would be to turn a bundle of damp willow ‘twigs’ into a practical, beautiful basket that I can proudly say “I made that”. The courses are really well structured with patient, stage by stage processes being demonstrated & clearly explained. Such an enjoyable way of spending a day or weekend with a small group of like-minded people - wanting to learn a new skill from a very gifted & inspirational craftswoman. It is such a joyful day - and I came away not only with a basket but with a huge sense of fulfilment & inspiration.

Myra

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