People who know us will recognise our destination for a day out today.

 

Cream o' Galloway run a series of 'Food for Thought Events' throughout the season.

 

 

The topic for the talk was 'From Cutting to Coffin' with Susan Finlay, a demonstration of weaving with Willow.

It is not just the coffee , scones, delicious lunch and ice cream which tempts us to Rainton Farm near Gatehouse of Fleet. The topic for this month sounded very interesting.

 

Susan showed us her willow plot in the Farmhouse garden and talked about growing and using willow. She makes the most beautiful and functional baskets and has even made 2 coffins!!

 

We were told about the processes needed to make the willow pliable and suitable for intricate weaving into basic and complicated shapes.

Her artistic eye for the craft has resulted in many colourful and rugged designs.

 

 

 

 We were shown some of basic techniques and tools used to make the baskets, starting with the base.

Some of the designs incorporate handles, top & foot rims.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 coffins . . . .

 

and their lids.

A couple of the larger projects were displayed - two coffins that she had made for herself and family members!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the fascinating talk we were treated to informal chat over a 2 course lunch.

 

My Pavlova

In order to burn off the excess calories we decided (along with friends) to try out the new Crazy Golf course.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 After all the exercise we needed an obligatory ice cream cone before we raided the freezers for bargain ice cream and stocked up on tasty cheese.

 

Looking forward to the next event already!