Willowtwisters

Contact Name: Sara & Hanna Holmes

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8 Cowbridge Meadow
Pirbright
Woking
Surrey
GU24 0JH

Willowtwisters

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Willowtwisters's Courses

Beginners Willow Sculpture Course - Weave a Willow Sphere with Willowtwisters

Beginners Willow Sculpture Course - Weave a Willow Sphere with Willowtwisters

Online & Surrey - Next course on 14th March 2020

Come and spend a relaxing morning and explore the wonderful medium of willow with local artist & willow crafter Hanna Holmes from Willowtwisters. Weaving a sphere is an ideal introduction to willow sculpture as you will learn a combination of all the techniques used in more complex sculptures which you may want to progress towards later on. Willow spheres can look beautiful as patio sculptures, they can also bring contour and architecture to flower borders. Come and immerse yourself in the willow zone and weave yourself a piece of art...

Learn willow sculpture online! - how to create a willow deer

Learn willow sculpture online! - how to create a willow deer

In our flagship online course Sara will teach you how to sculpt a life sized deer from willow rods. In this step by step guide she will steer you through the whole process, from the initial preparation of the willow; building a simple armature and then through all the different weaving techniques and methods needed to follow her unique sculpting style. Over the last 20 years Sara has been working with willow teaching thousands of people from far and wide. Not everyone who wants to learn willow sculpture is able...

Two Day 'Willow Deer' Sculpture Course with Willowtwisters

Two Day 'Willow Deer' Sculpture Course with Willowtwisters

Online & Surrey - Next course on 6th March 2020

In this two-day course, students will have time to learn Sara’s in-depth techniques she uses to create her willow sculptures. She will guide you through the process from beginning to end. You will learn how to create a basic armature and how to work from pictures and photographs. Sara will guide you through her additive method of willow sculpture, to create a densely woven, realistic looking deer. Day 1 Tools and equipment, willow types and preparation for sculpture, how it is grown for craft, where to source it and tips...

Willow sculpture - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

Willow sculpture - one day workshops with Willowtwisters

Surrey - Next course on 28th March 2020

Sara and Hanna run 1 day willow sculpture workshops throughout year. They are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced crafters or artists. Most workshops are usually 95% complete beginners. Set in a picturesque country garden in Surrey the workshops offer an informal and relaxed atmosphere where students can spend an enjoyable day creating their very own willow sculpture. Each workshop is carefully designed for small exclusive groups to ensure optimal attention from tutors. With lots of support, student’s personalised ideas and designs, will be crafted onto a...