Wheatcroftwillow

07/06/2026

Looking forward to this event

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Fancy making one of these cuties with me in my workshop?
Join me at Froghall Wharf, Staffordshire on Friday 3rd July .
On the course we will learn how to split and dress hazel for ribs and use home grown colourful willows to weave a little bowl for treasures.
Booking now in my website ( link on bio) or follow the link https://www.wheatcroftwillow.co.uk/product-page/course-make-a-small-frame-basket

03/06/2026

Following a meeting for all members yesterday evening, Penzance Council declares a vote of no confidence in South West Water.
The Council notes with grave concern the systemic failure of South West Water to manage the sewage system in Cornwall, and that despite record bills and government intervention, raw sewage continues to impact our environment and public health.
Penzance Council joins a growing number of councils across Cornwall in signing a collective letter to the Secretary of State, demanding the removal of South West Water’s management through a Special Administration Order.
South West Water is due to be sentenced this week after pleading guilty to a catalogue of pollution-related charges spanning six years across Devon and Cornwall.

Minutes from yesterday's Penzance Council meeting can be read here:https://www.penzance-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MINUTES-COUNCIL-01.06.26-DRAFT.pdf

01/06/2026

This last weekend was the gathering of the best kind of people, sharing the love of split wood baskets, learning, experimenting and weaving, no egos, no timetables, no pressure to produce anything In particular, just being together, geeking and sharing what we knew, from real beginners to absolute legends.
Thank you and for organising such a chilled event.
I was having such a great time I barely took any photos and I nicked Lornas shot of the last of us still hanging around on the Sunday afternoon.
Too many lovely people to name, I just know our paths will cross again.
I had fun experimenting with heating up lengths of sappy hazel on the fire before splitting for weavers, something I've been meaning to try for a while. It was a great success!
Looking forward to next year 🙏

21/05/2026

Last minute making for the thiis weekend and Bank Holiday Monday. 23rd, 24th, 25th May.
See website www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk/spring-arts-trail for details of venues.
I'm at very near to Ilam, on the Derbyshire /Staffs border where there will be 12 artists and plenty of cake.

16/05/2026

and Mel in the workshop yesterday making lovely curvy shapes.
Nice to chat to them both and catch up with the coppicing gossip from Al 😊

15/05/2026

Top basket geeking for split wood fans

15/05/2026

What are you up to on Bank Holiday weekend 23rd to 25th May? On your travels why don't you drop into a couple of the venues as part of their spring arts trail?
29 artists and artisans showing in 12 venues across the Peak District.
I will be at near Ilam with cake!!!
For full details see peakdistrictartisans.co.uk/spring-arts-trail

12/05/2026

Fab day out in the National Forest with the and Angus of Cameron Forest and Garden. These woodlands were planted and managed by Angus for a local landowner and are due to be thinned this winter, so we could have our pick of cherry, aspen, birch, chestnut, lime, willow and oak.
Such fun riding in the back of the pick up!
Got some great bark for future projects . Looking forward to seeing what we all make Jam, Kate,
Karina, .nita