Working with Willow
With Mel Bastier and Clare Revera
Basket Making for Beginners
Make a small basket in a day using a variety of different willow.
Date: Saturday 13th July 2013
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: Aqualab
Fee: £35, members and concessions £30. There is an additional charge of £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kay.bailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
Oval Egg Collecting Baskets
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 7th September 2013
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35, members and concessions £30. There is an additional charge of £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kay.bailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
Willow Sculpture
Learn how to create a small animal or bird sculpture out of willow using a variety if weaving techniques. The course encourages a free and experimental approach and gives you the skills to be guided by your own imagination.
Date: Saturday 26th October 2013
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35, members and concessions £30. There is an additional charge of £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kay.bailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
Willow Crafts for Christmas
This course covers a variety of willow weaving techniques using both dried and freshly cut willow. Course participants will learn to make several willow Christmas decorations including wreaths, stars and woven trees.
Date: Saturday 9th November 2013
Time: 10.30am–4.30pm
Where: The Welsh Water Discovery Centre (Aqualab)
Fee: £35, members and concessions £30. There is an additional charge of £5 for materials payable to the tutor on the day
Contact: phone 01558 667150 or email kay.bailey@gardenofwales.org.uk
