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 16th June 2020

£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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Forest Club - spoon carving, willow weaving and wood carving in the woods

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Forest Club - spoon carving, willow weaving and wood carving in the woods

Kent

£90

Forest Club is an opportunity to explore and engage with nature in a new and creative way. We explore many aspects of woodlands crafts, working at a gentle and respectful pace. You can choose from one of our three courses: -Willow weaving in the woods: weaving willow in its many sculptural forms from large willow animals to living willow dens. -Sculptural green wood carving: a playful and informative introduction to carving unseasoned green wood into large scale carvings. -Spoon carving: nothing beats carving a spoon around a fire, in the...

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Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

Leicestershire - Next course on 8th April 2020

£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...

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 14th June 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).

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 10th June 2020

£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 has launched; courses are filling 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 garden border - looking...

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Willow hare workshop

Durham - Next course on 31st May 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 Hare Sculpture

South Yorkshire

£95

A one day course to create a sitting or moongazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted. We will first create a willow framework in/on which to work and then using a random weave in the features and finer detail. You will also learn how to prepare and use willow and related basketry tools and techniques. Please note you will need a high level of manual dexterity in your fingers. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements or needs. Refundable up to two weeks prior...

Willow weaving workshops in the Yorkshire Dales

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Willow weaving workshops in the Yorkshire Dales

North Yorkshire - Next course on 14th May 2020

£75

One day willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. We will weave a different sculpture at each workshop including: Plant Supports Curlews Giant Seed Pods Please check our website for dates of these workshops. 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...

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Willow piglet workshop

Durham - Next course on 12th April 2020

£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.

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Willow Christmas reindeer

Durham - Next course on 20th September 2020

£70

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.