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Christmas decorations workshop with Amanda Rayner

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Description

This year our Christmas decoration workshop consists of creating a lovely string of decorations to hang on the tree or on a wall -beginning with a simple tree or two, an angel and some stars... The new barn is the perfect setting for weaving willow. In this peaceful area we can look out into the woodland surrounding the building and really relax into the willow weaving at hand!

What's included in the price?

Mince pies and mulled wine definitely included! Tea, coffee and a range of herbal tea too.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

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I started wyldwoodwillow back in 2001 after weaving for a year or so... It helped me through a particularly difficult chapter in my life and I discovered that I had a burning desire to share the healing nature of weaving. I started teaching workshops fairly early on and weaving pretty much anything I could, currently I weave baskets, coffins, living willow,sculptures and create furniture and decorative fencing for the home and garden. My business is successful and I am a full time weaver.

Suitable for

  • Adults
  • Seniors
  • Teenagers
  • Children
  • Wheelchair users
  • Hearing impaired
  • Limited mobility
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Hen dos
  • Tutor can travel
  • Stag dos
  • Christmas
  • Weekends
  • Corporate days out & team building
  • School holiday workshops & activities
  • Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
  • Accommodation offered
  • Suitable for all abilities
  • Fairs, festivals & exhibitions
  • Parking provided
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FAQs

Please bring a suitable vehicle if you are weaving a large item such as a plant support and hurdle or coffin. Or if you are travelling together as a group and making large items!

Yes! It is rare for any participant not to finish their project.Ample time is given for completion. However a commitment to the project and staying on track by working hard (as this is a phsical thing)is required so it is important to stay focussed. Whilst I encoujrage chatting and conversation it is necessary to work whilst chatting not stopping to chat!

Yes. With regard to all of the above. I need to know in writing beforehand about any of the above. Please email me to discuss. I will be discreet.

No if you are attending a 4 or 5 day willow coffin weaving course. These are the only courses I provide lunch on...
Yes, if you would prefer something from home then please bring along your chosen lunch.
However if you are workshopping at Flourish or the Garlic Farm then there is a wonderful cafe onsite - both of which which sells wonderful food and cakes.
If you are coming to Usk Castle Chase I will provide refreshment in the form of tea, coffee, cake/ biscuits but please still bring something for your lunch.

There is public transport to the town of Usk in the form of a bus from Newport or Pontypool. From there it is approx a 20 minute walk from town. Or take a bus to Raglan asking the driver to stop at the burial meadow.

Yes there is ample parking either at the top of the Burial Meadow drive or down the short track that leads to the new barn.

The venue is at any of these 3 venues
Usk Castle Chase Burial Meadow, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1 QX
The Garlic Farm, Mersley lane, Mersley Newchurch PO36 ONR
FLOURISH Glenavon Farm, Bath road, Bristol, BS31 3TJ

Venue

New BARN at Usk Castle Chase burial meadow, Usk, , Monmouthshire, NP15 1QX