Willow sculpture courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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

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

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 8th September 2021

£190

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

These very popular 2 day courses are designed for beginners and intermediates. In my beautiful, light studio in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, spend a couple of days learning basketry techniques to...

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Willow piglet/small pig workshop with Jacqueline Rolls

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Willow piglet/small pig workshop with Jacqueline Rolls

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 18th September 2021

£85

Create a cute willow pig, a great introduction to sculpting animals. You will learn a number of techniques including random weave and basketry techniques. The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Activities for students who are new to willow sculpture or have some experience, which includes these small piglets. Please note that the level of detail that you will achieve will depend on your level of experience. Just a little about myself: I have many years of experience in teaching crafts and I offer a range...

Create a cute willow pig, a great introduction to sculpting animals. You will learn a number of techniques including random weave and basketry techniques. The workshop is suitable for beginners...

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Willow sculpture at Larkswold

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 19th September 2021

£110

An incredibly popular craft at the moment. Come away with a hare or heron for your house or garden. Kate Morell has held a few fabulous workshops at Larkswold, and we are so excited to see her back again for 2021. The workshops are relaxed and friendly and there is a light lunch provided and as many drinks and slices of freshly baked cake as you require throughout the day. Kate will take you through the process of weaving your chosen subject and will help you to achieve it in...

An incredibly popular craft at the moment. Come away with a hare or heron for your house or garden. Kate Morell has held a few fabulous workshops at Larkswold, and...

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Star garden light

Craft kit

£26.99

Make your own garden light feature. A big star! Perfect for weddings, garden parties, BBQs. The star is 99cm tall. The kit is easy to make up and you will be able to display your star inside or in the garden. Made from British willow and Scottish string! The willow sticks are grown in Somerset and the string is made by Nutscene in Forfar, Scotland. The star can easily be attached to fences, gazebos and railings, propped against a wall or hung from a tree even!

Make your own garden light feature. A big star! Perfect for weddings, garden parties, BBQs. The star is 99cm tall. The kit is easy to make up and you will...

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Round shopper basket course with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 29th September 2021

£190

Over the 2 days you’ll learn basketry techniques to weave your own Round Willow Shopper Basket with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature in Todmorden. In a friendly informative class you'll be guided through the process of weaving a really useful basket. You’ll learn a minimum of 5 weaves to build the basket and this course is suitable for beginners and intermediates. Strictly limited numbers.

Over the 2 days you’ll learn basketry techniques to weave your own Round Willow Shopper Basket with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature in Todmorden. In a friendly informative class...

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Kate Morrell willow sculpture courses

In-person course

Leicestershire - Next course on 7th August 2021

£80

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...

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)....

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Willow Piglet workshop

In-person course

Durham - Next course on 14th August 2021

£65

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.

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...

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Willow Christmas reindeer

In-person course

Durham - Next course on 13th November 2021

£75

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.

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...

Willow chicken / duck / pheasant weaving workshop

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Willow chicken / duck / pheasant weaving workshop

In-person course

Durham - Next course on 5th September 2021

£65

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills which will enable you to create a wonderful willow chicken, duck or pheasant. No garden is complete without one. Served with lots of tea and coffee throughout the day, you will thoroughly enjoy yourself learning a new craft.

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills which will enable you to create a wonderful willow chicken, duck or pheasant. No garden is complete...

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Sculptural willow weaving

In-person course

London - Next course on 25th August 2021

£110

In this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. once we have a good understanding, we will then immerse ourselves into the wonderful rhythm of weaving. You can work on your own on a small piece, or in a friend or family group to create more ambitious scaled work. Remember it has to fit in your vehicle at the end of the session! At Creative Nature HQ, we differ from other crafts courses...

In this willow weaving workshop, we will look at willow in its dry and wet states and begin to handle and learn techniques to manipulate it. once we have a...