Beginners Basketry: Irish Skib Baskets

Join master basket weaver Anna Liebmann for an Irish Skib Basket workshop as you learn to two weave over two welcoming and sociable days, developing core weaving skills through this elegant and practical form.

Working with soaked, flexible willow, you’ll begin by constructing the characteristic wheel like base before building up the shallow, open structure that gives the Skib its strength and balance. Throughout the process Anna will guide you through essential techniques including shaping, maintaining even tension and finishing a clean, durable border. The natural hues of different willow varieties allow subtle pattern to emerge within the weaving, helping you understand how structure and decoration work hand in hand. As your basket grows, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the principles that underpin many traditional basket forms, equipping you with skills you can carry into future projects.