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Willow piglet/ small pig workshop New Forest

willow piglets on wooden barrels

Willow pig from side

Description

I love providing this lovely workshop where participants will learn how to make charming piglets out of willow withies. I will guide the group through the process, providing step-by-step instructions and tips for shaping the stems into a piglet form. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have a unique and adorable willow piglet to take home and display. Whether you are an experienced crafter or a beginner looking to try something new, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill. I look forward to sharing my love of willow weaving with you and helping you create a unique keepsake to treasure for years to come. As we all work at different speeds, I aim to get you to the stage where you have created a recognisable sculpture that you feel confident to carry on at home should you wish to do so if you haven't completed it in the session. Please note if this is your first workshop using Willow, working with Willow can be tough on the hands, so if you struggle with hand strength, pinching, twisting movements etc., please do contact me in advance to chat about whether the workshop will be suitable for you to attend. If you are not sure, feel free to contact me. If you have any questions, please click 'message the tutor'.

What's included in the price?

Tuition, with willow sculptor Jacquie from Willow and Crafts All materials and use of tools .you are welcome to bring your own. Information about how to source and prepare materials as well as how to look after your creations when you take them home. Please also bring an apron or clothing you like working in, lunch. And a bucket , if you prefer to sit on the floor please bring a cushion I will send you joining instructions approximately one week before the class is due to take place.

Duration

7 hours

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Willow and Crafts

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

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
Hearing impaired
Suitable for beginners
Mother's Day
Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
Pet lovers
UK Holiday
Intermediate level
Father's Day

What does this mean?

Message the tutor

Venue

Burley village Hall, Pound Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4EB

Reviews

All maker's reviews

20 Oct 25'

Liz Hemmings reviewed: Create a willow deer

"Thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, learnt a few more techniques. Jackie was very attentive and helpful throughout the day. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Liz it was lovely to meet you again I am glad that you enjoyed yourself Looking forward to seeing you're deer in it's final home All the best Jacquie "

21 Aug 25'

Ali reviewed: Create a small random weave basket

"My friend and I attended this workshop and absolutely loved it! We were thrilled with our finished baskets and really enjoyed the whole process. Jacquie is a great tutor as she is so experienced and informative, would recommend. Thanks again for a lovely morning Jacquie :)"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Ali thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you both Happy making Jacquie "

27 Mar 25'

Chris reviewed: Create a willow sweet pea basket workshop (Eastleigh, Hampshire )

"A very enjoyable day...first time with Willow. Jacquie was great teacher, as well as being very interesting. I learned so much regarding this subject."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Chris I am glad you enjoyed yourself, and thank you for the lovely review. I look forward to meeting you again some time. All the best Jacquie"

19 Mar 24'

Trudie reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"We thoroughly enjoyed learning to weave with Jacquie and, thanks to her patient tutoring, we all came away with a recognisable bird! A great day, thank you Jacqui :)"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Trudie, it was lovely to meet you all and a lovely way for you to spend the day together, quite a menagerie. I hope that your journey home went smoothly. All the best Jacquie"

18 Mar 24'

Rachel reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

"It was the most glorious, creative day - very mindful and I was so impressed with all of the Hare's that were created during the day. Will be looking out for more courses. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Rachel such a lovely review thankyou I am glad that you had a lovely time all the best Jacquie "

17 Mar 24'

Amanda Heath reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Jacquie and learning how to willow weave. This has been something I have considered doing for sometime and eventually got the opportunity and I was not disappointed. Jacquie is an excellent teacher, patient and informative making it easy for us all to have a successful outcome. I am so pleased with my goose and he has taken pride of place next to the stream in my garden. Thank you Jacquie x"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Amanda It was a pleasure and thank you for the kind words it sounds like an ideal home for your goose. All the best Jacquie "

10 Mar 24'

Jane Smith reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

"It was a brilliant day. Jackie was so informative and helpful. It was a small group so we got plenty of individual help. Can't wait to do another one "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you Jane it was a pleasure to meet you all the best Jacquie "

25 Oct 23'

Teresa Murray - Nikki Smith reviewed: Willow deer sculpture weekend 2 day masterclass eigh, Hampshire)

"The course was great, my friend and myself along with Jayne made a dear. A great couple of days spent, learnt lots and had fun - Jackie was a very patient teacher and a good cook. Thank you Jackie. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Teresa it was lovely to meet you both and spend time together I am glad that you enjoyed yourselves and you are most welcome. :-) Jacquie "

20 Oct 23'

Nikki reviewed: Willow seed heads workshop (Southampton)

"I really enjoyed the workshop with Jacquie, she made us feel very relaxed and is clearly very knowledgeable. I loved seeing the other creations she has made and I'm super proud of the willow poppy seed head structure I made. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you for the lovely feedback Nikki it was lovely to meet you too :-) Jacquie "

4 Oct 23'

Sue Howson reviewed: Willow piglet/small pig workshop Portchester, nr Fareham

"Really enjoyed this busy day making a little Willow piglet. We were provided with all the tools and info to make a pig. And we were given extra willow to take home as we didn't quite finish off the piglet during the day"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hi Sue Thank you for sharing your experience I am glad you enjoyed yourself :-) Jacquie "

23 Jul 23'

Alice reviewed: Create a farmyard or wading birds willow sculpture workshop (Portchester nr Fareham)

"We had a very enjoyable day creating ‘short and long legged birds’. Jackie was very friendly and helped us all individually as needed. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Alice it was lovely to meet you both thankyou for the lovely review All the best Jacquie "

9 Jul 23'

Debbie reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

"Lovely relaxing workshop which was paced and pitched well. Definitely worth travelling for. I came away confident in the use of willow and with the skills to make more. Thank you."

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Debbie thank you I am glad that it was worth the journey Have fun making :-) Jacquie "

9 Jul 23'

Helen and Alan reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

"We thoroughly enjoyed the day. We achieved the goal....2 Hares that looked like Hares. Certainly learnt a lot about all aspects of willow. Met some lovely people. Very inspiring 👏 "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello and Allen thank you for a lovely review it was a pleasure to meet you both. I hope that you had a lovely evening and a good journey home today All the best Jacquie "

25 Jun 23'

Bev reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"A fantastic course. Jacquie is a talented artist and patient teacher! She was not only able to teach us how to work with willow and the different types but where to source it, how to prepare it but treat our sculptures after they are finished. A follow up email from Jacquie had an attachment of all the details too. I have never done anything like this before and it was a lot of fun. "

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thank you Bev it was a pleasure and I am glad that you enjoyed creating your egret/heron. It was lovely meeting you. All the best Jacquie "

25 Jun 23'

Anne reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

"Had a great day, really pleased with the goose I made!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Thanks Anne it was fun wasn't it, lovely meeting you and it was lovely helping you to find your goose :-) Jacquie "

24 May 23'

Caroline Toll reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare sculpture workshop (South Downs National Park)

"Great day fulfilled all expectations and came away surprisingly with a great star gazing hare!"

Willow and Crafts responded:

"Hello Caroline, thank you for the lovely review happy making :-) Jacquie "

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Reviews

Liz Hemmings reviewed: Create a willow deer

Willow and Crafts responded:

Ali reviewed: Create a small random weave basket

Willow and Crafts responded:

Chris reviewed: Create a willow sweet pea basket workshop (Eastleigh, Hampshire )

Willow and Crafts responded:

Trudie reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

Willow and Crafts responded:

Rachel reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

Willow and Crafts responded:

Amanda Heath reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

Willow and Crafts responded:

Jane Smith reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

Willow and Crafts responded:

Teresa Murray - Nikki Smith reviewed: Willow deer sculpture weekend 2 day masterclass eigh, Hampshire)

Willow and Crafts responded:

Nikki reviewed: Willow seed heads workshop (Southampton)

Willow and Crafts responded:

Sue Howson reviewed: Willow piglet/small pig workshop Portchester, nr Fareham

Willow and Crafts responded:

Alice reviewed: Create a farmyard or wading birds willow sculpture workshop (Portchester nr Fareham)

Willow and Crafts responded:

Debbie reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

Willow and Crafts responded:

Helen and Alan reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare (or rabbit) sculpture workshop

Willow and Crafts responded:

Bev reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

Willow and Crafts responded:

Anne reviewed: Create a willow farmyard or wading bird sculpture workshop Eastleigh Hampshire

Willow and Crafts responded:

Caroline Toll reviewed: Moon gazing/sitting willow hare sculpture workshop (South Downs National Park)

Willow and Crafts responded:

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