We work with local willow weaver Jane Wilkinson to offer residential craft holidays here in Alyth.
Basket Weaving Courses
On our three day basket weaving course you will be able to learn an ancient craft whilst still having the opportunity to enjoy the natural peace and the splendid scenery that the local landscape has to offer.
Find out more about our 2022 courses, including dates & prices here.
Please email us at alythcrafttourism@gmail.com if you would like to book.
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Coracle Making Courses
Coracles or currachs as they are known in Scotland are one of the earliest recorded boats dating back to the early Bronze Age over 4,000 years ago. They are a ‘skin-on-frame’ construction, the frame usually being made of woven sticks or split laths & the skin being a cow or bull hide which has then been stretched across the frame, or nowadays, canvas.
Watch a film about the coracle here and find out more about our 2022 courses, including dates & prices here.
Please email us at alythcrafttourism@gmail.com if you would like to book.
Testimonials
“One of the best craft teachers I’ve ever encountered … can’t praise highly enough.”
Couldn’t have been friendlier or more welcoming, more inclusive and full of sharing & laughter.”
“Accommodation was of an exceptionally high standard.”
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Jane Wilkinson
Jane is one of Scotland’s finest willow weavers & one of the few people in Europe who can teach coracle making. She has a wealth of teaching experience spanning over 20 years & has exhibited work throughout Scotland I internationally.
Jane says: “Passing on the time-honoured techniques of basketry to the next generation is important to me. I am constantly inspired by what people can achieve on my courses & the enjoyment they have in reconnecting to nature through the process of foraging & harvesting the materials they need to create their basket.”