Willow sculpture courses

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Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 26th October 2019

£150

These 2 day courses are designed for beginners and intermediates. In my beautiful, light studio in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, spend a weekend learning basketry techniques to weave your own strong storage basket with a unique wooden handle, a traditional English shopper or a really sturdy log basket or a more sculptural art basket piece (1 day courses are also available).

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Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 15th February 2020

£75

Weave your choice of larger bird; heron, goose, pheasant, chicken, or a choice of your own on this full day course. All materials provided and expert tuition from Joe Gregory to help you achieve your perfect willow bird sculpture (other animal sculpture courses are also available).

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Willow Weaving with Wyldwood Willow - Stag Head Sculpture

Isle of Wight - Next course on 2nd November 2019

£160

Weave a beautiful Stags Head willow sculpture, mounted onto a wooden plaque all ready for display on your wall. Learn the techniques necessary to create your own beautiful piece of artwork for the home. Stylish Christmas decor but also perfect to leave up all year round! Day guest and residential tickets available for this two day workshop. About Amanda of Wildwood Willow I am Amanda Rayner, I set up my business Wyldwood Willow in 2000. I first started weaving when my friend Phil was emigrating to Oz and was offering...

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Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

Leicestershire - Next course on 26th October 2019

£75

Learn to sculpt your own small willow animal in the grounds of my home in the beautiful setting of Donington Le Heath. We can work indoors or outdoors (weather permitting). Come and join me for a fun and relaxed informal day willow weaving. To start off with I would recommend a small animal or bird as the craft is very time consuming and I want you to leave with a finished piece of willow sculpture. I will show you the techniques I use to make the sculpture from start to...

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Willow hare workshop

Durham - Next course on 27th March 2020

£60

On this one day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to enable you to make a fabulous willow hare, for indoor or outdoors. You will learn the various stages it takes to create the body, and the weaving techniques to create the finished hare. Please wear warm clothes if the weather isn't great, and feel free to bring your own favourite secateurs with you.

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Willow Christmas reindeer

Durham - Next course on 27th October 2019

£65

Come along and treat yourself or a loved one to this wonderful willow reindeer workshop. Learn the basic skills and techniques used to create something wonderful. It's sure to be a fun day so get booked up now as this proves to be very popular. Not only will you leave at the end of the day with new knowledge and skills, but also a work of art to be decorated with fairy lights for your home or garden.

Willow sheep, hares, angels, hens & cockerels with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

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Willow sheep, hares, angels, hens & cockerels with Phil Bradley: a 'Quirky Workshop' at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns near Penrith and Ullswater

Cumbria - Next course on 26th November 2019

£78

DATES: Our full year of 100+ set workshop dates are on OUR website (purple tab) along with availability and how to book. Next year’s extensive programme of Quirky Workshops will be launched in late October; often courses fill quickly as they make popular Christmas gifts. To be among the first to receive the new dates, please use the ‘Keep me Posted’ icon, at the top RHS of our website page. Thank you and Happy Crafting! ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS: Willow Hares: make a life size willow hare to nestle in your...

Willow weaving workshops in the Yorkshire Dales

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Willow weaving workshops in the Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire

£75

One day willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. The tutor Phil Bradley lives in NW Cumbria near Cockermouth where he grows a total of 37 different varieties of sustainable willow on several local sites. The willow is used mainly for basket-making, but also for garden structures and sculptures as well as decorative animals, which is a popular one-day workshop topic. The workshops take place inside a renovated barn with original beams and excellent facilities. If it's sunny and warm enough...

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Willow piglet workshop

Durham - Next course on 2nd November 2019

£55

Come along and make your very own willow piglet to complete your garden. On this workshop, you will learn the basic techniques to enable you to create your very own masterpiece to take home with you in a fun and relaxing environment. Please wear warm clothes should the weather be slightly cold.

Pea climbers and dragonfly course at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Pea climbers and dragonfly course at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 21st March 2020

£75

These sturdy and pretty plants climbers look great in the garden, are suitable for pots as well as in the ground, and plants love them. Over the day there will be enough time to weave 2 climbers and a dragonfly for the top.