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 26th May 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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Oval Shopper Basket Course with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 28th June 2021

£190

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

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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 8th July 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 10th March 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)....

Willow Curlews in the Yorkshire Dales with Phil Bradley

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Willow Curlews in the Yorkshire Dales with Phil Bradley

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 1st July 2021

£70

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This is a Willow Curlews workshop. 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 and birds, which is a popular one-day workshop topic. The workshops take place inside a renovated barn with original beams...

One day sculptural willow weaving workshops in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with lovely views of Ingleborough, Whernside and Ribblehead. This is a Willow Curlews workshop. The tutor Phil Bradley lives...

Willow bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Willow bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 8th June 2021

£85

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).

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...

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Sculptural willow weaving

In-person course

London - Next course on 20th March 2021

£90

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...

Willow Trophy Stag Head sculpture course at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

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Willow Trophy Stag Head sculpture course at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 18th September 2021

£85

I developed this course a few years ago. I teach a lot and enjoy creating sculptures that will be achievable over just a day for beginners. I'd seen much more intricate "heads" by a couple of other weavers and I had an idea I could simplify and make into a 1 day course. Suitable for beginners and intermediates, over the day you’ll learn basic sculpture techniques to create your own unique and ethical trophy stag head. They look fantastic on any wall and are one of my most popular sculpture...

I developed this course a few years ago. I teach a lot and enjoy creating sculptures that will be achievable over just a day for beginners. I'd seen much more...

Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

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Willow Animal Sculpture (2 days) in the Peak District

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 17th June 2021

£220

Let your imagination run wild! Join us for this engaging workshop making creatures great and small. Willow is a fun and accessible medium which gives impressive results in a relatively short space of time. Over the 2 days you can choose to design and construct either one four-legged animal or a pair of bird sculptures. Foxes, pheasants, hares and hens; sheep, deer, cats and dogs all prove popular, although projects have also included a snail, peacock and even a unicorn! Abstract forms are equally possible if you prefer this approach....

Let your imagination run wild! Join us for this engaging workshop making creatures great and small. Willow is a fun and accessible medium which gives impressive results in a relatively...

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Willow Hare Sculpture

In-person course

South Yorkshire - Next course on 22nd April 2021

£135

A one day willow hare sculpture course with Rachel Hutton to create a sitting or moon-gazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted. You will learn practical tips and techniques on: • selection of different types and lengths of willow • preparation of willow • growing willow • creating willow armatures (frameworks) • creating a random weave (which is anything but random!) • weaving fine detail • use of basic basketry tools and techniques • PPE (personal protective equipment) selection and use • health and safety related to...

A one day willow hare sculpture course with Rachel Hutton to create a sitting or moon-gazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted. You will learn practical tips...