with Clare Revera and Mel Bastier

http://www.outtolearnwillow.co.uk/

Willow and Hedgerow Crafts

Make beautiful hoops and hearts out of a variety of willow and hedgerow material.  Learn how to recognise what hedgerow materials are suitable for weaving with, then experiment with a variety of gathered material.

Date: Saturday 18th February
Time: 10.30 – 4.30
Fee: £35 (£30 members and concessions)
Contact: 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

There is an additional charge of £5 for materials which is payable to the tutor on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you may want to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the Garden restaurant.

 

Willow Garden Structures

Learn to make a large plant support, a small edging hurdle or climbing plant trellis for the garden using a variety of willow and weaving techniques. During the workshop you will be taught about the cultivation and uses of willow, preparation and selection of materials. The worshop is suitable for complete beginners and all necessary tools are provided.

Date: Thursday 12th April
Time: 10.30–4.30
Fee: £35 (£30 members and concessions)
Contact: 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

There is an additional charge of £5 for materials which is payable to the tutor on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you may want to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the Garden restaurant.

 

Willow Basket Making for Beginners

Make a small, round willow basket in a day using a variety of different willow, a great introduction into the traditional methods of basket making.  During the workshop you will be taught about the cultivation and uses of willow, preparation and selection of materials.  The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and all necessary tools are provided.

Date: Saturday 26th May
Time: 10.30–4.30
Fee: £35 (£30 members and concessions)
Contact: 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

There is an additional charge of £5 for materials which is payable to the tutor on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you may want to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the Garden restaurant.

 

Willow Sunflowers and Snails

Learn to make a large willow flower and a plaited snail to decorate your home or garden using a variety of willow and weaving techniques.  During the workshop you will be taught about the cultivation and uses of willow, preparation and selection of materials.  The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and all necessary tools are provided.

Date: Saturday 2nd June
Time: 10.30–4.30
Fee: £35 (£30 members and concessions)
Contact: 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

There is an additional charge of £5 for materials which is payable to the tutor on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you may want to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the Garden restaurant.

 

Oval Willow Egg Collecting Basket

A one day course covering a variety of willow weaving projects, from simple stars to woven hearts finishing with a small frame basket. An enjoyable and relaxing day spent working with willow. During the workshop you will be taught about the cultivation and uses of willow, preparation and selection of materials.  The workshop is suitable for complete beginners and all necessary tools are provided.

Date: Saturday 8th July
Time: 10.30–4.30
Fee: £35 (£30 members and concessions)
Contact: 01558 667150 or email kbailey@gardenofwales.org.uk

There is an additional charge of £5 for materials which is payable to the tutor on the day. Tea & coffee are provided but you may want to bring a packed lunch or adjourn to the Garden restaurant.