Mere Brow Makes

Mere Brow Makes Willow grower, maker and teacher based in Little Leigh in Cheshire.

I love to make beautiful things for the home using natural materials and to share this with others ❤️

New Workshops!!I have added some workshop dates to the website (www.merebrowmakes.co.uk).Come and join me in my new work...
14/09/2026

New Workshops!!

I have added some workshop dates to the website (www.merebrowmakes.co.uk).

Come and join me in my new workshop and learn the timeless craft of willow weaving in a welcoming and supportive space.

Please note a change of venue - I have a new workshop space which is based in the beautiful rural village of Little Leigh (with a lovely view of the local sheep ❤️!).

This group of very skilled and creative potters came to the workshop yesterday. They wanted something large and sturdy t...
28/07/2026

This group of very skilled and creative potters came to the workshop yesterday. They wanted something large and sturdy to keep their glazes in. What better than a willow trug?

It was a long and extremely productive day, and so worth the effort.

And what great company they were! ❤️

We have been learning a new open-weave technique called ‘fitching’ this week at Westhope College. A challenge for the ha...
25/06/2026

We have been learning a new open-weave technique called ‘fitching’ this week at Westhope College.

A challenge for the hands (I have a couple of blisters to prove it!) but extremely satisfying.

Grateful for the excellent tuition by Mortimer Willow, I am so happy with this basket, it’s a great height for an umbrella stand ❤️

A great couple of (very warm) days at Westhope College with Mortimer Willow and my lovely group of Level 3 weavers - the...
25/06/2026

A great couple of (very warm) days at Westhope College with Mortimer Willow and my lovely group of Level 3 weavers - there is me sweating right at the back! ❤️

Wild Weaving with Paula from Mere Brow Makes and Kat.https://merebrowmakes.co.uk/event/wild-weaving/Join us for a day of...
22/06/2026

Wild Weaving with Paula from Mere Brow Makes and Kat.

https://merebrowmakes.co.uk/event/wild-weaving/

Join us for a day of weaving foraged material from Beech Hill Land into a free-from frame basket. Connect to the wild of this land when gathering, meeting the land, as well as meeting the material, and the other participants.

We will sit in circle and connect in a supportive and friendly group. You are invited to come into the group just as you are, in your own ‘Wildness’. In whatever way you find yourself, we will welcome and hold space for it and there will be opportunities to share through the day, should you wish.

To book your place email Paula at merebrowmakes@gmail.

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Garden Trugs!This incredibly hard-working group of beginners managed to make these stunning, sturdy and highly functiona...
21/06/2026

Garden Trugs!

This incredibly hard-working group of beginners managed to make these stunning, sturdy and highly functional garden trugs in just a day!

As usual it was not easy and I have no doubt that hands will be sore today but it was very much worth it!

Such a fun group, I loved teaching them and really enjoyed the pleasure of their company - we had a great day! ❤️

I am having a break over the summer as I prepare to move house, but will be posting more new workshops beginning in September as soon as I’m settled!

Eep! So excited! All set up and ready for the The Royal Cheshire County Show tomorrow!I’ll be in the Agro-Centre, where ...
15/06/2026

Eep! So excited! All set up and ready for the The Royal Cheshire County Show tomorrow!

I’ll be in the Agro-Centre, where I’ll be doing weaving demonstrations. Come along and have a try! ❤️

I am excited to say that Mere Brow Makes will be at The Royal Cheshire County Show on the 16th and 17th June!Come and se...
07/06/2026

I am excited to say that Mere Brow Makes will be at The Royal Cheshire County Show on the 16th and 17th June!

Come and see me in the Agri-Centre where I will be bringing along some of our home grown willow and demonstrating the ancient craft of basket weaving. Visitors are welcome to have a try for themselves!

Zarzo Baskets!An incredible group of ladies came to the workshop yesterday to make Spanish style ‘Zarzo’ baskets. They i...
06/06/2026

Zarzo Baskets!

An incredible group of ladies came to the workshop yesterday to make Spanish style ‘Zarzo’ baskets. They involve a very different kind of weaving to a traditional basket, and while it is much less intensive on the hands, it still requires a huge amount of hard work, focus, patience and care.

It was a privilege to guide these ladies through the making process and getting to know them in between. A strong, gentle, fun and extremely tenacious group of women. We shared the highs and lows of making and of life! There were tears, laughter, hugs and some beautiful creations!

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Willow ‘Zarzo’ Basket WorkshopWe are running a brand new workshop on Friday 5th June and there are just a few spaces lef...
12/05/2026

Willow ‘Zarzo’ Basket Workshop

We are running a brand new workshop on Friday 5th June and there are just a few spaces left.

We will be making these beautiful Spanish ‘Zarzo’ baskets, very different in style to the traditional stake and strand basket.

This basket is perfect for a beginner, especially as it is much easier on the hands and is much less intensive to make!

The day will start at 9:30 and finish at around 4:30 or when everybody has finished. As usual I will cook us a delicious vegetarian lunch and we will share the joy of creating in a supportive and friendly group ❤️.

The cost will be £70.

To book your place, email Paula at [email protected]

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