Creative with Nature

Contact Name: Joe Gregory

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22 Rochdale Road
Todmorden
Yorkshire
OL14 7LD

Creative with Nature

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About Creative with Nature

My name is Joe Gregory, I'm a full time willow sculptor based in Todmorden West Yorkshire. I've been weaving for 12 years, initially self taught and this has led me to develop a series of popular & achievable full day and 2 day weaving courses in sculpture and basketry. As well as teaching from my studio & gallery in Todmorden, I teach across the North West & I now have other highly skilled craft professionals teaching with me too. Joe. xx

Creative with Nature's Courses

Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

Basket courses - two days at Creative with Nature Studio Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 25th April 2020

These 2 day courses are designed for beginners and intermediates. In my beautiful, light studio in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, spend a weekend learning basketry techniques to weave your own strong storage basket with a unique wooden handle, a traditional English shopper or a really sturdy log basket or a more sculptural art basket piece (1 day courses are also available).

Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

Bird sculpture with Joe Gregory at CWN Todmorden West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 23rd May 2020

Weave your choice of larger bird; heron, goose, pheasant, chicken, or a choice of your own on this full day course. All materials provided and expert tuition from Joe Gregory to help you achieve your perfect willow bird sculpture (other animal sculpture courses are also available).

Bread basket course at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

Bread basket course at Creative with Nature Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 30th May 2020

These small Bread Baskets can have multiple uses and look great on any kitchen table. Ideal for beginners and those new to basketry, over the day you’ll learn basic basketry techniques to create a strudy, useful basket.

Leather workshops with Cathy Edwards at Todmorden West Yorkshire

Leather workshops with Cathy Edwards at Todmorden West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 8th March 2020

Come and enjoy a day of leather working. Make yourself a beautiful apron in butter soft pigskin suede with buffalo nubuck straps and solid brass fittings. Personalize it with a name tag for an extra special present or something luxurious for yourself. Learn strap cutting, pattern making, attaching buckles and finishing in a small, friendly and informal workshop, working with Catherine Edwards a professional and nationally exhibiting leatherworker. The workshop is open to beginners and those with some experience at the Creative with Nature Studio in Todmorden.

Mosaic for outdoors class Todmorden West Yorkshire

Mosaic for outdoors class Todmorden West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 26th January 2020

Join us at our creative studio for one of Laura Barnes Mosaic courses at CWN in Todmorden. Laura has been teaching art of various kinds for many years all the way up to college level. She has a fine art degree and a Masters in Ceramics! We're very lucky to have such a talented and experienced teacher with us. On one of Laura's Outdoor Mosaic courses you can upcycle, learn animal mosaic techniques, mosaic especially for the outdoors, learn traditional and contemporary techniques, a dragonfly, a bee, a cockerel! There...

Silver clay beginners workshop Todmorden West Yorkshire

Silver clay beginners workshop Todmorden West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 15th March 2020

Silver clay is a fantastic medium to work with! The versatility of clay, but with silver!! The end result is pure silver and stunning results can be achieved even by beginners. Laura Barnes, with many years teaching experience and a Masters Degree in Ceramics, will guide you through the process to create a piece/s that are unique to you and totally professional looking! Taught in the light, airy and warm studio of Creative with Nature in Todmorden these classes will be limited to 8 so everyone will get teacher time....

Stained glass weekend workshop with Laura Barnes Todmorden West Yorkshire

Stained glass weekend workshop with Laura Barnes Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 22nd February 2020

Ever wanted to have a go at stained glass work? This is your chance. You will be taken through the steps of designing and crafting stained glass work over a weekend. This ancient process will be carefully explained and demonstrated for you to create a unique leaded stained glass art work. There will be a lunch break for you to explore our market town. Please bring an apron.

Willow hare sculpture course at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire/Lancashire

Willow hare sculpture course at Creative with Nature Todmorden Yorkshire/Lancashire

West Yorkshire - Next course on 24th October 2020

This is my most popular sculpture course! Weave your own willow hare, sitting, leaping, it’s up to you! Learn simple sculpture techniques to create a unique sculpture that has wonderful movement and form. I really love weaving these hares and I get such good feedback from people coming on my courses. I teach this at my studio in Todmorden which is light, airy and warm, to a group of no more than 8 people (other animal sculpture courses are also available). I also teach this course at other venues around...

Willow Hearts & Flowers Course at Cedar Farm

Willow Hearts & Flowers Course at Cedar Farm

Lancashire - Next course on 25th January 2020

What better way to welcome Spring than weaving your own willow flowers, a great introducion to basket weaving and you can have fun with the possibilities of geometric petals! Weave also your own Willow Hearts, there are a variety you can weave. Both the flowers & hearts are suitable for beginners you can have fun with different designs and over the day you’ll have time to weave at least 2 of each.

Willow weaving fox sculpture course at Creative with Nature in Todmorden West Yorkshire

Willow weaving fox sculpture course at Creative with Nature in Todmorden West Yorkshire

Yorkshire - Next course on 13th June 2020

A new sculpture course! I have become well known for my willow sculpture courses and I'm always looking for new, interesting projects. Last year I took some time out to develop Fox sculptures. The course is suitable for beginners and intermediates. You'll be using my lovely fine English willow to get the best results and I'll teach you how to make a frame from the willow, so you don't need different, hard to get, expensive materials to achieve a great result!