wyldwoodwillow

This is a 2 day workshop learning how to weave a square basket. This style of basket is more Intensive than a basket in the round but a hugely rewarding and satisfying experience for those who wish to progress their basketmaking techniques and learn new skills. We will start with a Catalan base and put the sides on as we weave the base then move into waling and the side weave before laying the border...

This year our Christmas decoration workshop consists of creating a lovely string of decorations in the afternoon to hang on the tree or on a wall -beginning with a simple tree or two, an angel and some stars... The new barn is the perfect setting for weaving willow. In this peaceful area we can look out into the woodland surrounding the building and really relax into the willow weaving at hand!

Amanda Rayner of Wyldwoodwillow will lead this workshop in the wonderful surroundings of Usk Castle Chase , Monmouthshire. The basket we will weave will be an oval basket using different coloured willows, harvested by Amanda. We will start the day just before 10am with a cuppa and introduction and get right down to business making an oval base each, a quick pause for more refreshment before going onto the upsett and starting the 3rod wale weave then lunch at 1pm and more waling before finishing up with the border in...

Come to this exciting new workshop at Usk Castle Chase in May where we will create some colourful and artistic rope weave bowls. An attractive and decorative technique that many work-shoppers have been keen to try recently. We will start the day at 10am with a coffee and informal natter and then get started with the bases. The upsett and rope weave will then ensue, we will break off for lunch about 1pm and continue the rope weave until its time for the border.

Amanda Rayner will be running this 2 day workshop weaving willow deer. Over the 2 days you can expect to learn the skills and techniques needed to weave this 4 legged creature. It takes time to create something worthy of putting in your garden for Christmas and many of these sculptures are so lovely that they remain in the garden throughout the year. On the first day we will focus on putting the framework together and making sure your sculpture will stand up and then on day 2 we can...

This is a starter weaving workshop where you will learn the skills to weave basic forms of sculpture in the shape of willow hearts. We will weave several different hearts morning and afternoon in the beautiful and tranquil setting of Usk Castle Chase. A fantastic workshop where you can take your hearts home to decorate and adorn your own home or give away to loved ones in time for Valentines.

This is a great workshop for anyone wanting to weave things with natural materials to benefit their own garden. The pea frames add height and structure and support for tall climbing plants such as sweet peas and clematis or mange tout and runner beans and the low hurdles are perfect for peonies or low plants to nestle against or give protection to areas of the garden.

Amanda Rayner will lead this willow sculpture workshop in the New Barn at Usk Castle Chase. The barn is light and airy with views of surrounding countryside.You will be welcomed with a hot cuppa and introduction for a 10am start. Bring along ideas and pictures of what you would like to make and as long as you don't plan on taking home a giraffe many things should be possible. In the past things that have been made on this workshop include; chickens, ducks, geese, owls, pheasants, rabbits, hares, cats, dogs,...

Amanda Rayner will run this shopping basket making workshop in the New barn at Usk Castle Chase. Making this beautiful basket is a very enjoyable process using different coloured willows. Perfect for a trip to town or a country stroll to the village shop this basket can be used for many outings even a quick forage in the hedgerows! From selecting youe base sticks to putting on the handle you will be guided through the various techniques of this time-honoured basket. The beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the Usk Castle...