Weave a Willow Potato Basket in the Walled Garden

Join us for our "Weave a traditional Irish Potato Basket or Sciathog" workshop in the Walled Garden and explore the traditions of Irish willow basketry.🌿

The Sciathog (pronounced skeeogue) takes its name from the Irish word for shield (sciath) and was traditionally used to strain boiled potatoes. With the season of Irish new potatoes 🥔 🥔 fast approaching and the much-anticipated harvest of our PGI-status Comber Earlies, this handcrafted basket could be a charming addition to your kitchen—or perhaps a stylish bread basket 🥐 or fruit bowl 🍏🍊🍋 to impress your guests!

Spend the day learning this traditional craft with talented local willow artist,Heather McDermott using sustainable willow 🌿 grown in our Salley Garden. You'll be working in a beautiful heritage setting, enjoying good food, great company, and leaving with a handcrafted basket to be proud of.
Workshop Details

📅 Ticket: £85
✅ Includes all tuition, tools, materials & preformed basket loops
✅ Enjoy homemade morning/afternoon tea and a delicious lunch
✅ Suitable for all abilities (over 18s only)
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