Choose a half-day workshop to create your own willow platter, or explore a wider variety of techniques and make a willow basket in a full-day workshop.  

Led by artist and forager Max Johnson, all workshops are suitable for beginners. With materials and equipment provided, you will learn willow weaving techniques that have been used in Scotland and throughout Europe for hundreds of years.  

All tickets include museum admission on the day. 

Water, tea and coffee will be provided at the start of each workshop.  

Key information

• All materials and equipment will be provided.  
• The Platter Making Workshop lasts around 2 hours and 15 minutes. 
• The Basket Making Workshop lasts 5 hours, with a 1-hour break for lunch. Lunch is not provided, however participants are welcome to visit the museum café or bring a picnic to eat outdoors. 

Platter Making Workshop 

Please note these are the same workshop, so please choose either a morning or afternoon session.  

Basket Making Workshop

Pricing per workshop

*Annual Pass and Member tickets are available to existing Annual Pass holders, National Museums Scotland Members and National Trust for Scotland Members.  

**Valid ID required. Carers of disabled people free.  

Accessibility and facilities

We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

Find out more about our access information.