Spring 4 Day Basketmaking Courses (Limit seven people) - All Levels
No. 1 February 22nd to 25th inclusive. (Tuesday to Friday inclusive) Accomodation available Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 2 March 8th to 11th inclusive. (Tuesday to Friday inclusive) Accomodation available Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 3 March 22nd to 25thth inclusive (Tuesday to Friday inclusive) Accomodation available Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 4 April 18th th to 21st inclusive (Monday to Thursday inclusive), Accomodation available Sunday to Friday. This course is for more experienced makers and is not suitable for beginners.
The aim of these courses is to provide a thorough imparting of techniques in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. For Beginners the concentration will be on round work and each participant can expect to make2, 3 or 4 baskets depending on size and have acquired enough skill to practice on their own. Those with previous experience can choose between round, oval, or square.
Cost of 4 Day Course: 325 Euro – Residential, 255 Euro - Non-residential

Autumn 4 Day Basketmaking Courses (Limit seven people) - All Levels
No. 1 October 18th to 21st (Tuesday to Friday) inclusive). Accomodation available from Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 2 November 8th to 11th(Tuesday to Friday) inclusive. Accomodation available from Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 3 November 15th to 18th (Tuesday to Friday) inclusive. Accomodation available from Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
No. 4 November 22nd to 25th (Tuesday to Friday) inclusive. Accomodation available from Monday to Saturday. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
These courses are similar to the Spring 4 day courses and is suitable for all levels of experience.
Cost : 325 Euro - Residential (own room), 255 Euro - Non-residential

NOTES:
Materials are charged extra at cost
Materials for all courses are charged extra at cost. Beginners can expect to use up to 30 Euros worth of materials for four day course but advanced and creel makers may use up to 40 Euros worth of materials. Materials for weekend course up to 15 Euros.

HOURS: The course hours are 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

TOOLS: Bring bodkin, secateurs, knife etc., if you have them but tools will be provided.

SORRY NO DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED.

BOOKING:
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis on receipt of the booking deposit. To enquire about bookings you may wish to phone (094) 9548241. The booking deposit is 100 Euro per person for three or four day courses and 50 Euro per person for the weekend course with the balance due at the start of the course. If you have to cancel give as much notice as possible. When cancellations are within 14 days of the start of the course, deposits will not usually be refunded. Otherwise if we can fill your place we will return your booking deposit.

Accommodation in “Waterfall Cottage" and “Hazel Cottage”
Accommodation is in these two stone-faced self-catering houses. “Waterfall Cottage” has five bedrooms, two toilets and two showers and has a 3 Star Bord Failte (I.T.B.) Rating. “Hazel Cottage” has three bedrooms, two toilets, two showers and one bath and has 4 star Rating. Since all courses are limited to a maximum of six, seven or eight people, it will not be necessary to share a room. Accommodation is beside the workshop, 3/4 mile from the local pub and 3 miles from the nearest shop. The pub does NOT do food so unless you are willing to travel 8 miles by car to the nearest restaurant you will probably be cooking something for yourself in the evening , If you bring something ready cooked both cottages have microwaves but also standard electric cookers with 4 plates and an oven. Some people decide to share cooking but this depends on the group doing the course. Accommodation is available from the afternoon of the day before the course until the morning of the day after the course finishes, for example from Friday afternoon until Monday morning for weekend Course.

TRAVEL
If travelling by public transport we can meet city link bus at Maam Cross. This bus leaves Galway from the Forster St. Bus Park (near rail/bus station) and opposite tourisr office at 5.30 p.m. Monday – Saturday. See www.citylink.ie for full timetable. If you want us to meet this bus it must be arraged with us in advance.

All courses include information on the planting and harvesting of willow with an optional visit to the willow beds.

Cost of course includes a substantial home cooked lunch each working day of the course. Breakfast and evening meals are not included.