Seasonal Willow Weaving: Festive Trees & Reindeer
Description
Embrace the festive season with this joyful half-day willow weaving workshop led by willow artist Chaz Friend. You’ll learn how to create two classic seasonal pieces — a charming willow reindeer and a stylised Christmas tree — using simple but effective techniques suitable for complete beginners. Once you’ve learned the basics of each item, you’ll be free to spend the rest of the session working on the piece you most enjoy, whether that’s perfecting your reindeer or creating a small collection of trees. This relaxed and creative workshop is a wonderful way to explore willow weaving while making natural decorations to treasure year after year. Chaz Friend is the willow artist behind Wayside Willow, sharing the craft of willow weaving with schools, community groups and adults across the Midlands and beyond. After 24 years as a primary teacher, Chaz followed his passion for heritage crafts and has been teaching willow weaving since 2014. Friendly, patient and endlessly enthusiastic about the possibilities of willow, Chaz brings warmth, humour and deep knowledge to every workshop. Our willow weaving workshops take place in our Heritage Craft Barn at Stanwick Lakes, a 750 acre Nature Reserve and Heritage site in Northamptonshire.
What's included in the price?
All materials and tools are provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Car parking is included, so why not make a day of it? Food is available from the café in our Visitor Centre café and 'The Walker’s Rest' outdoor refreshment kiosk.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
At Stanwick Lakes, we offer a range of Arts & Crafts and Heritage Courses, from watercolour painting classes to blacksmithing and wood-carving workshops. Alongside offering craft courses, Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre nature reserve and countryside attraction located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- UK Holiday
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Romantic
FAQs
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre nature reserve and countryside attraction located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.
We have extensive play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore at leisure. We also have specially considered areas dedicated to nature and its wildlife, as well as the history of the site.
Parking is free for workshop attendees - please give your registration plate details to our reception staff in the Visitor Centre on the day.
Alternatively, you can become a member for just £42.00 per year, giving you free access to all our facilities for a whole year, while supporting Rockingham Forest Trust.
