Description
Create your own charming willow bee sculpture. Join us for a delightful, hands-on workshop where you'll craft a beautiful willow bee sculpture—perfect as a quirky statement piece for your home or garden. Whether you prefer a honey bee, bumblebee, or wish to design your own unique character, this experience lets your creativity take flight. Working with willow is wonderfully rewarding, but it can also be physically demanding and tough on the hands. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to get in touch via the “Message the tutor” button. The venue has good car parking and is a short walk from the train station should you wish to use public transport.
What's included in the price?
- All materials and tools. - Complimentary refreshments. What to bring: - Your own lunch (local shops are also nearby). - A bucket or bin to soak and hold your willow.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hello, I am a willow sculptor / artist based near Southampton in Hampshire. You will often find me outside under my shelter making sculptures or outside creating work from materials that I have found. I teach in a variety of venues in and around Hampshire, as well as exhibiting my work at various art shows. I create work to commission as well as providing bespoke workshops for private and public events and projects.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Easter
- Father's Day
- Parking provided
- Mother's Day
- Suitable for beginners
- Public transport
- Pet lovers
- Intermediate level
- Romantic
- UK Holiday
FAQs
It is often best to start with an activity that offers a variety of small items or a larger shape that is relatively straightforward, such as a bird workshop.
You are welcome to join us for a more detailed workshop, but please be aware that you may not make such a detailed version as someone who has more experience.
If you are someone who prefers working on small precise works, I suggest starting with the workshops where we create several smaller items, e.g Xmas crafts, garden items, small birdhouses, baskets, etc. For those of you who like to experiment and see what happens, you might prefer something more sculptural. To be fair, there is no one way and you never know until you try. It will be fun which ever you decide to do.
Weaving with willow can be difficult for anyone who has problems with grip/fine motor skills/small movements, as we will be using threading and pulling movements.
It is better to make a smaller animal, or freestanding bird, if you have low energy levels. If you want to make a larger item, such as an animal with 4 legs, we will be standing quite a bit for the first hour or two, then if you prefer, you can move to sitting.
If you are not sure please feel free to contact me and we can chat through the options that might work for you before you book a place
