Training: Withy Pot Making (18-25 y.o)

Withy Lore will be running an exciting opportunity for three 18 – 25 year olds to try your hand at making a traditional crab/lobster pot, known as a withy pot; held over two days at the Museum of Cornish Life  , in Helston, Cornwall – October 31st – November 1st 2025.

This rare opportunity will allow you to learn knowledge and skills that have been passed down through the generations, from master withy pot makers. Each maker has their own style and techniques to share and to top it all off you can also see examples of these at the Withy Lore exhibition that is held in the museums gallery space!

You will not only learn about an endangered craft that has existed for centuries across the South West coast, but also how to weave willow and tamarisk into something usable and environmentally friendly.

If you feel like this is the perfect opportunity for you, please get in touch with Anna Pope at annapopedesign@yahoo.com