Autumn '24 - Spring '25 Willow Workshops
Please contact Jo Porter to book onto any of the following workshops.
Driftwood Basket
Advent wreathe & Christmas stars
Wool seat pad or rug
November 9th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
These asymmetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or I can provide a selection.
Suitable for all.
Saturday 7th December 10 am - 1pm £35
We will be using colourful freshly harvested willow to make a hoop base for the wreathe, which can then be decorated with seasonal greenery etc. These hoops can be kept afterwards and used again.
I will also show you how to make willow stars which can also be used as wreathes and christmas decorations
Saturday 14th December 10 am - 1pm. £40
Escape from the commercial Christmas hype! Take the opportunity to slow down and find a quiet rhythm while weaving. Make a warm and soft seat pad or small rug using a peg loom and local sheep's wool.
LOG Basket
Saturday 11th January 9.30-5pm £100
Make a log basket using a variety of different weaves with either integral handles or rope handles.
Some experience required - please get in touch to discuss if you are not sure.
Rush weaving - place mats and St Brigid's crosses
Saturday 1st February 10 am - 1 pm £40
Rush is a wonderfully soft material to work with - great for those who find willow a bit difficult! Rush place mats are very useful and beautiful too. We will also make St Brigid's crosses, a tradition of Imbolc or St Brigid's Day, celebrated on 1st February.
Round foraging basket
February 15th 9.30am-4.30pm £85
Starting with a round base, learn how to make a basket with either a driftwood or willow handle.
Suitable for beginners.
For those who have made a round basket previously, I can show you different types of weaves or new techniques.
Birdfeeders and Swallows
March 15th 10 am to 3pm £60
These birdfeeders are a good introduction to weaving with willow, and are ideal for feeding hungry garden birds! They also have other uses, such as storing garlic or fruit, or using as a planter.
We will also make a willow swallow, a timely creation as we start to look out for the return of these migratory birds.
Suitable for all.
Driftwood basket
April 19th 9.30am-2.30pm £85
These assymetric round baskets are really popular! Bring your favourite bit of driftwood to use as a handle, or Jo can provide a selection.
Suitable for all.