Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! reviews

Mandy reviewed: Christmas decorations workshop with Amanda Rayner

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. Amanda was lovely, very skilled and patiently taught us how to create some fabulous Christmas decorations. Such a fun afternoon and would definitely book again in the future ❤️"

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Mandy, Thanks for coming along to the willow Christmas decorations workshop with Debbie. You made some lovely things and it was a pleasure to work with you both. Look forward to seeing you again. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow "

Ceri reviewed: One day willow deer workshop

"My daughter and I really enjoyed this course. The workshop was lovely, surrounded by countryside, and the size of the group was just right to ensure a good group dynamic while enabling Amanda to give some one to one assistance to keep everyone on track. Amanda is a skilled weaver and a great teacher. Regular tea and coffee and a generous piece of bara brith cake was very welcome during a full day of weaving. Diolch Amanda :)"

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thanks very much Ceri, Lovely to meet you both. Hopefully see you again. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow "

Claudia reviewed: Traditional Frame baskets with Amanda Rayner

"My husband and I did the traditional frame basket workshop with Amanda and had a fantastic time. Amanda is very patient and gave us really clear instructions and tips to help us make our baskets. The workshop is in a beautiful setting and the tea and cake was a lovely bonus! It was so much fun and very informative."

Ruth McAllister reviewed: Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire

"A relaxed and very rewarding one-day course. With lots of expert help, I was extremely pleased to come away with a lovely shallow basket that I will proudly use in my garden to gather cut flowers. Amanda is a patient and expert teacher who finds a perfect balance between showing, doing, explaining and guiding. There was even tea and cake. "

Pam reviewed: willow sculpture weaving workshop

"Had a great time on my first experience of willow weaving, was out of my comfort zone but was made to feel very welcome by Amanda and ended up thoroughly enjoying my day. Thankyou "

Eiluned a Dafydd . reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"Fantastic day outside learning how to work with Willow ... Amanda was very patient and allowed the group of 6 plenty of time to interact and catch up ! Felt wonderful bringing home to the garden our pea frames and hurdles.. just make sure you have a big enough boot to the car !! They are taller then you imagine. Diolch yn fawr . "

Sarah reviewed: Weave a willow coffin

"An absolutely wonderful week with a fabulous group...learning day by day...understanding more about willow as the week went by...excellent company and conversations ...delighted to have met Amanda and very appreciative of her kind, gentle, wise experience of supporting people to work with willow- I plan to book again, thank you!"

Fea, Phil & Olive Kelly reviewed: 🧺 3 Day Willow Weaving Workshop

"Just home with our host of baskets created during Amanda’s three day basket weaving course … we all enjoyed it so much, and you really can choose what you want to make. Fabulous selection of willow, and such patience and excellent tuition"

Angharad Burden reviewed: Valentines hearts weaving workshop at Usk Castle Chase in Monmouthshire

"Bought this as a gift for my Mum at Christmas. We both really enjoyed - it made for lovely Sunday morning and we’re really pleased with the hearts we came home with. Amanda was great at showing us what to do, would definitely recommend. "

Sue Wise reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking

"What a fabulous day! Great place, good company and Amanda is a kind, patient and experienced teacher. This was the perfect antidote to a stressful working life and I made a usable basket. Looking forward to returning one day to make a coffin. Thank you."

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thankyou Sue for your review, It was wonderful to meet you and I hope you are able to come again. I am just about to list my courses for next year so hopefully there will be something of interest to you. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

Lala reviewed: Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire

"This was a great workshop in beautiful surroundings. Amanda's direction was clear and well paced. She managed to keep us all on track whilst making drinks and offering delicious cake. She was very patient with all our requests for help and made sure we all completed our baskets by the end of the day."

Myra Keatley reviewed: Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire

"Very pleasant day in beautiful surroundings. Amanda is a highly skilled weaver who is generous with her time and knowledge. I have already booked my next workshop. I was surprised at how physical the craft is. Craftcourses.com - the day didn't start well as incorrect venue information was posted on your website."

Emma Whittingham reviewed: willow sculpture weaving workshop

"A really great course. Amanda is a brilliant teacher with so much knowledge to share and so accommodating of everyone’s different sculpture project. I felt very inspired by what I made and what everyone else made!"

Diane reviewed: willow sculpture weaving workshop

"An excellent day. Amanda started by showing us basic techniques, and then supported everyone to create a different animal. She created a harmonious atmosphere in the workshop. I would attend again."

Amanda cc reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I had a great day and learnt a lot, and best of all came away with a fabulous pea frame and hurdle. Amanda was very patient and helpful. I would really recommend this days course. I'd now like to do more."

Marion reviewed: 🧺 3 Day Willow Weaving Workshop

"A very enjoyable 3 days. Amanda is an inspiring teacher who kept us all working on our different projects with plenty of time and encouragement for everyone. The Workshop was a loverly building with several door , well ventilated for COVID times."

Lucie reviewed: Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire

"I loved this course and it's setting and it was great being amongst like-minded people for the day. Amanda was a great tutor. The pace was intense but Amanda was always on hand to guide you and was very encouraging. You were never made to feel pressured, despite the pace. It takes some skill from tutor to get that balance! We all left with a finished basket and smiles on our faces."

Jackie Chapman reviewed: Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire

"Great day weaving, really enjoyed the course. Very happy with my first basket, and will definitely do another course with Amanda. Only downside, my confirmation email gave directions to Usk Castle and not to the actual venue which was a couple of miles away."

Michelle Whitcombe reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I had a fabulous day on Amanda's pea frame and hurdle workshop. Amanda is an amazing tutor and very calm and patient. We all waited to catch up before moving to the next stage. Usk castle chase was a fab venue, very peaceful. I am definitely booking my next workshop with Amanda, and her daughter's chocolate cake was delicious too."

Caylee reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"Loved it - really interesting day, in a beautiful location with yummy cake :)"

Tom Dixon reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our day with Amanda making willow pea frames and hurdles. The instruction was clear and easy to follow. With the small group size meant that Amanda was always available to help out or to answer questions. Nice tea and biscuits to keep us warm and motivated on a fairly wet day, thankfully we were all under shelter in Amanda's teaching area. I would recommend and would be keen to book another day with Amanda to learn more about willow weaving."

Andrea reviewed: Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase

"I booked my entire family on this course and they made fabulous pea frames and garden hurdles. Sadly on the day, I was suddenly unwell and unable to attend. Amanda has been extraordinarily generous in letting me attend another course despite the last minute cancellation. My family all enjoyed it immensely and recommend it unreservedly."

Clare Reid reviewed: Willow frame basket weaving at wonderful Ella's

"The willow weaving workshop with Amanda was excellent fun, really rewarding and in a beautiful location. Amanda has the patience of a saint and helped us all out with the tricky bits. Plus, she provided yummy cake and plenty of tea and coffee! I am looking forward to my next workshop with her."

Chris Mead reviewed: Willow frame basket weaving at wonderful Ella's

"I came to Amanda’s basket weaving day at a beautiful setting in Usk as a complete beginner but came away having made a lovely woven basket that I am enormously proud of. The day was well run and very affordable and Amanda was a very talented and patient teacher who constantly amazed me with her ability to immediately identify where I had gone wrong and help me to quickly put right any mistakes. I am already planning my next visit and have no hesitation in recommending Amanda’s courses"

Sarah Clay reviewed: Willow frame basket weaving at wonderful Ella's

"I did the shopping basket making course at Usk Castle Chase and was thrilled to come home with a beautiful "Dicky Meadows" willow basket that I had actually made. Amanda was an amazing teacher, so patient and explained everything perfectly. If we went wrong she immediately put us right. Loved the day and would highly recommend it even for somebody like myself with no previous experience. Thank you Amanda for teaching me."