Willow workshops at Haddenham Arts Centre, near Ely, Cambridgeshire
You will learn the amazing qualities of willow and techniques to make a traditional round basket. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as returning students who want to upgrade their skills. This can include making handles or more complex border patterns.
If this workshop is out of stock, or on a day inconvenient for you, please contact us directly for future dates and venues
Willow weaving is a great way to learn about traditional techniques and natural materials. Share the company of family or make new friends while learning on the day.
March 28th 10a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Booking closes 7 days in advance
£90 per person.
Maximum 6 places
to enable a really good learning experience. All tools and materials are supplied. This workshop is suitable for returning students to refine and develop more skills.
Workshops are led by sculptor and weaver Jane Frost who will provide you with a range of techniques to make baskets or sculpture. Jane will help you make your piece and everyone will go home with a finished basket they can be proud of.
Jane has experience teaching all age groups with a variety of needs. This workshop is suitable for everyone over the age of 16, children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.
Additional things you might like to bring; Notebook, pens or pencil, Garden Wire, Scissors and String, Sharp Knife – Stanley or Craft, Gardening gloves.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You will need to have a reasonable amount of strength in both hands to be able to work with the willow. Please wear older clothes, such as you would wear for gardening, sandals are not advisable.
Willow needs to be prepared at least a week in advance for each workshop. Therefore if workshops are cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, bookings will be transferred to alternative dates. No refunds will be given.
