Malcolm Seal - Basket Maker Arts & craft

Malcolm Seal is a traditional basket-maker working in willow. He runs two-day courses throughout the year from his workshop near Bridport.

If you would like to combine visiting Dorset with learning a new skill, why not book a course with Malcolm?

Malcolm Seal has been basket-making for over 20 years and produces a wide range of baskets and structures made from willow. It is all sourced from the West Country with some coming from his own willowbed near Bridport.

The two day courses are run from Malcolm’s unique workshop under Eggardon hill, near Bridport. Over the course you will make at least one basket to take home with you. The time flies by as you work on your basket although Malcolm’s wife, Anna punctuates the day with delicious home made cakes and a seasonal lunch.

The workshop is ideally placed to continue your exploration of Dorset with excellent pubs, restaurants and accommodation near by.

For more details and booking forms please see the website.

Opening Times

Open by appointment only.

Costs

See website for more details.

Directions

Take the Beaminster road from Bridport (A3066) and turn right to West Milton and Powerstock.

Follow this road through West Milton. You will go over a little bridge and follow the road round to the left. Continue along this road until you get to a junction. Go straight over to Nettlecombe.

You will see the Marquis of Lorne pub on your left, continue on until you get to a T junction. Ahead will be a private drive and some big Scotts Pines. Turn left and take the next right into Browns farm yard.

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