Willow weaving courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Willow weaving courses, kits and online workshops from UK makers. What a wonderful work of nature is the willow. Did you know that the stringent bark of the willow, used in the leather tanning process is also a powerful pain reliever known from the time of Hippocrates? I'm not advocating that you chew willow bark but it surely is an amazingly useful plant. Traditionally willow was used for a multitude of items from shoemakers' lasts to ladders, fences and of course baskets. It is a durable, resilient, pliable material and grows with wild abandon wherever there is water. This gave rise to willow working industries on the banks of some of our great rivers (like Beckingham on the Trent) and some still survive. Think of how the baskets for hot air balloons are made or fantastic sculptures for the garden or even eco-friendly coffins! You too can learn the art of willow weaving. It is such an environmentally friendly material, to make your own baskets, sculptures and artefacts. We have plenty of willow work courses to choose from and they are all great fun and very informative. Also a really great day out for a group of friends.

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Willow star kit

Willow star kit

A simple kit, perfect for beginners, no need to soak or cut the willow. Make your own willow stick star. Our Star will bring a little light into your life and home. Place it in your window, on a bookshelf, mantle shelf, or hang in the garden, as the lights are waterproof (battery case is not waterproof). 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...

A simple kit, perfect for beginners, no need to soak or cut the willow. Make your own willow stick star. Our Star will bring a little light into your life...

Large Star Willow Craft Kit

Large Star Willow Craft Kit

Willow Craft Kit - Large Star and small stars. A complete kit to make your own large willow star and some small stars to decorate. Kit includes 4ft willow, a soaking bag, instructions and wires.

Willow Craft Kit - Large Star and small stars. A complete kit to make your own large willow star and some small stars to decorate. Kit includes 4ft willow, a...

Willow Flower Craft Kit

Willow Flower Craft Kit

Crafting at home is so much fun. This kit includes willow, a soaking bag and full instructions to enable you to make 2 flowers. Also makes a great gift. Please get in touch if you would like to hold a zoom workshop. Kits can be purchased then a date can be arranged.

Crafting at home is so much fun. This kit includes willow, a soaking bag and full instructions to enable you to make 2 flowers. Also makes a great gift. Please...

Willow Hearts Craft Kit

Willow Hearts Craft Kit

Willow weaving craft kit - Hearts. Crafting at home is fun, but also a great idea as a gift. Kit comes complete with willow, soaking bag, instructions, wires and ribbon to decortate.

Willow weaving craft kit - Hearts. Crafting at home is fun, but also a great idea as a gift. Kit comes complete with willow, soaking bag, instructions, wires and ribbon...

Willow Weaving Craft Kit - Wreath

Willow Weaving Craft Kit - Wreath

Wreath Craft Kit - Great to do at home or as a gift. Each kit includes 4ft willow, a soaking bag, instructions, a wire ring and ribbon to decorate. Can be decorated and used as an all year round indoor or outdoor wreath.

Wreath Craft Kit - Great to do at home or as a gift. Each kit includes 4ft willow, a soaking bag, instructions, a wire ring and ribbon to decorate. Can...

Willow lantern workshop kit

Willow lantern workshop kit

I love making lanterns and I often run lantern-making workshops for lots of different organisations so I thought that it might be nice to offer this as a fun activity to do at home its such a great activity to do especially in the autumn and winter months where you can then go outside and enjoy your new creationI You will have the choice to make a variety of lantern from the traditional; pyramid, ball, or box and stars all the way through to a ginger bread house or snowman...

I love making lanterns and I often run lantern-making workshops for lots of different organisations so I thought that it might be nice to offer this as a fun activity...

Willow dragonfly kit

Willow dragonfly kit

There is enough willow in this kit to make three willow dragonflies, you will be using living willow for the bodies so no soaking needed. The mounting piece of willow is dried so it won't grow if you display your dragonfly in a flower bed. Please note: I would class this as an intermediate project, some experience of working with willow will definitely help. Postage via DPD is included in the price.

There is enough willow in this kit to make three willow dragonflies, you will be using living willow for the bodies so no soaking needed. The mounting piece of willow...

Beginners willow wreath making workshop at the Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford, Kent.

Beginners willow wreath making workshop at the Mick Jagger Centre in Dartford, Kent.

In-person course

Kent - Next course on 21st September 2021

Create a willow wreath from scratch using British willow and decorate with a variety of flower and plant materials plus natural decorative objects according to the season. Examples: A. Scented culinary & flowering herbs. B. Living wreath on moss with a variety of pretty succulents which will continue to grow. C. Seasonal scented mixed greenery with flowers, berries & natural adornments. D. Contemporary willow with fresh seasonal flowers and trims. E. Many other themes available, just ask. We will make a willow wreath from scratch and use Eco friendly methods...

Create a willow wreath from scratch using British willow and decorate with a variety of flower and plant materials plus natural decorative objects according to the season. Examples: A. Scented...

Willow weaving - for garden and home

Willow weaving - for garden and home

In-person course

Shropshire - Next course on 11th November 2021

Willow weaving is a traditional skill that has evolved over centuries. Our workshops, give you a chance to learn different weaving techniques and build confidence to be creative in the items you make - for garden and home. Each workshop focuses on a specific technique and helps you gain confidence and skill in working with this wonderful natural material. Workshop themes follow the seasons from spring plant supports, summer gathering baskets to Christmas gifts and decorations.

Willow weaving is a traditional skill that has evolved over centuries. Our workshops, give you a chance to learn different weaving techniques and build confidence to be creative in the...

Willow Bird Feeder - Glos/Wilts/Oxon Border

Willow Bird Feeder - Glos/Wilts/Oxon Border

In-person course

Gloucestershire - Next course on 2nd October 2021

Create an organic form with Willow to make an ornate bird feeder for your garden. Learn to weave using sculptural techniques with guidance from Zoe Bate from Luna Loves Willow.

Create an organic form with Willow to make an ornate bird feeder for your garden. Learn to weave using sculptural techniques with guidance from Zoe Bate from Luna Loves Willow.

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