About

This workshop will guide you through the process of creating a sturdy frame basket with a handle.
Adaptable and practical, frame basketry can be turned to a variety of uses. Frame baskets are among the oldest forms of woven basket and can be found across the world. In Wales, they hold a particular resonance, with images of cockle pickers with their baskets popularised during the 19th century.

In this whistle-stop introduction you'll learn the principles of constructing a frame using willow hoops, shaping and adding ribs, and exploring different techniques of packing and weaving. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of this historic craft.

All materials and tools will be provided. No prior experience is necessary.
Please note: basket weaving requires dexterity and can be physically demanding on the hands.

Free.
Adult workshop for people over 16 of age.

Lewis Prosser is an absurdist basket-maker and artist whose practice explores the intersection of craft and culture. Through teaching, Lewis aims to reconnect people with the land, pass down traditional skills, and encourage new interpretations for the modern day.

This workshop is a part of Swansea Council's citywide art celebration Swansea Arts Weekend. Mission Gallery invites you to celebrate all things craft- whether this is experimenting with heritage craft skills or new processes, we hope you enjoy!

Part of Swansea Arts Weekend 2025

Mission Gallery is one of Wales's leading organisations in the presentation of contemporary visual arts and particularly craft. Part-funded through our membership of the Arts Council Wales portfolio, we also generate income through fundraising, retail, venue hires and workshop fees. Our mission is to address cultural inequalities by providing meaningful participation in the visual arts to those who historically have limited access to them. We achieve this by collaboratively delivering artistically ambitious exhibition and outreach programmes that are inclusive and distinctively of Wales.
Mission Gallery holds Cynnig Cymraeg accreditation and operates bilingually.