Willow Hare Sculpture course with Joe Gregory at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire

Description

This is my longest running sculpture course! And is still the most popular sculpture course that I run: ) Over the course of the day you’ll have fun creating a willow hare with great character. Suitable for beginners and those with some weaving experience this is a lovely way to spend a day. Come alone and meet other crafty folk or come with a friend or two for a special day together. Using the finest English Willows you will learn sculpture techniques to be able to create your own willow sculptures. These fine hares look fabulous in the garden or in the home and treated with wood preservative will last many years outside. The Willows tea and coffee house on the ground floor of the building will keep you topped up during the day with the finest rainforest alliance coffees and teas, locally made cakes if you desire with a discount for all students. Notes: No prior experience needed but you must have good mobility in hands & feet & be able to stand whilst working. Please wear old (non dangly) clothes, covered toe shoes (no sandals) & little or no jewellry.

What's included in the price?

All materials and use of tools.

Cancellation policy

Strict - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 8 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Creative with Nature Ltd

with Craft Courses since 2018

Message the tutor

Hi my name is Joe Gregory, I’m a willow basket maker, sculptor and teacher. I started weaving as a hobby in 2004 and by 2008, I realised I could make a living doing a craft that I loved. Starting from my kitchen table my skill grew organically alongside my growing children and my work teaching for the Workers Education Association and as a Forest School Leader. Over the years weaving with Willow has provided me with the most rewarding career whilst enabling me to keep my family safe and healthy. From 2014 I made weaving my main profession. I teach sculpture and basket making for a number of larger organisations nationally, occasionally internationally and from my own venue in West Yorkshire. I’ve worked on some amazing projects over the years and feel very lucky to have found this beautiful craft. I am comfortable teaching pretty much anybody from young children to those recovering from serious illness or injury. With the right support I believe weaving is for everyone! My classes are suitable for beginners to more advanced weavers. I’m proud to be able to say a third of my students are returning students. I’ve helped many people on their journey to become professional and serious hobbyists and I’m developing new resources all the time to open up this craft to as many people as I can.