Willow sculpture courses

You may also be interested in: Basketry | Coppicing & woodland management | Garden furniture & decoration | Hedge laying | Hurdle making | Pottery: clay sculpture | Willow weaving | Wood carving

Willow sculpture courses, classes and workshops taught by independent willow workers and artisans all across the UK.

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

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

In-person course

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).

Sculptural willow weaving

Sculptural willow weaving

In-person course

This workshop introduces you to creating and making large scale willow sculpture that we work on together. The session starts with an informal introduction and safety awareness of the space. We will look at willow in its dry and wet state and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. The work will progress through the session, immersing you into the wonderful rhythm of weaving. At Creative nature HQ, we differ from other courses in that we create the artwork to be donated to community groups and schools. So...

Willow Hares - One Day Course

Willow Hares - One Day Course

In-person course

Come and make a 3-4 foot willow sculpture for your home or garden with local Somerset artist Jo Sadler of Forged n Willow. Jo will guide you through each step to create a hare sculpture using localy grown willow from the levels. Wear older clothes as it can get grubby, bring your own secateurs if you like, and plenty of enthusiasm! Tutor Information Jo Sadler has been weaving with willow for four years now and makes all sorts of sculptures from Chickens to Deer, Arches for Weddings, bespoke commissions and...

Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

In-person course

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...

Willow Hare Sculpture

Willow Hare Sculpture

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 7th July 2020

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...

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

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

In-person course

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...

Willow piglet workshop

Willow piglet workshop

In-person course

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.

Willow sculpture workshop at Tresillian House

Willow sculpture workshop at Tresillian House

In-person course

Do not worry if this is your first experience of Willow Sculpture! Artist Kate Morrell will guide you in a relaxed and informal setting to create an animal of your choice to grace your garden and give lasting pleasure. Please bring pictures if you have something specific in mind. If you are not a stranger to this craft, then we look forward to helping you make something more demanding. Learn all of the techniques required to make a stunning creation. Participants have made pheasants, herons, hares, cats, dogs, squirrels, rabbits,...

Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

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 hare sculpture course at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire/Lancashire

Willow hare sculpture course at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire/Lancashire

In-person course

This is my most popular sculpture course! Weave your own willow hare, sitting, leaping, it’s up to you! Learn simple sculpture techniques to create a unique sculpture that has wonderful movement and form. I really love weaving these hares and I get such good feedback from people coming on my courses. I teach this at my studio in Todmorden which is light, airy and warm, to a group of no more than 8 people (other animal sculpture courses are also available). I also teach this course at other venues around...

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