ENNISCOE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
A day of willow and hands: weave a lasting basket in Enniscoe
A five-hour, hands-on willow weaving workshop at the North Mayo Heritage Centre where you learn fundamentals and make a sustainable bread or fruit basket to take home.
A day of willow and hands: weave a lasting basket in Enniscoe.
Set in Enniscoe, County Mayo, this relaxed, day-long workshop led by Westcountry Willows invites you to learn the fundamentals of traditional willow weaving and to leave with a functional, sustainable bread or fruit basket you made yourself.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on willow weaving
Over the course of the workshop you learn the basics of willow weaving—techniques and structure—while constructing a functional basket under expert guidance.
Guidance from Westcountry Willows
The workshop is guided by Kate and Alan of Westcountry Willows, who walk participants through the process and techniques needed to complete a woven basket.
A usable, sustainable object
By day’s end each participant produces a finished bread or fruit basket—a practical, sustainable piece to use at home.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The workshop is a relaxed, hands-on session: instruction in fundamentals followed by practical weaving as you shape and finish your own basket under the tutors’ direction.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who the workshop suits — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for five hours.
The session meets in the Conference Hall at the North Mayo Heritage Centre in Enniscoe.
No specific gear requirements are listed; contact the operator if you have questions about clothing, food, or materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop lasts five hours.
Where do participants meet?
Meeting is in the Conference Hall at the North Mayo Heritage Centre in Enniscoe.
What will I make?
Participants create a bread or fruit basket to take home.
Who teaches the workshop?
The day is led by Kate and Alan from Westcountry Willows.
Is the workshop suitable for beginners?
Yes — the session covers the fundamentals of willow weaving in a hands-on format.