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.
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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.
Easter flower basket
April 19th 9.30am-2.30pm £65​​​
The zarzo technique looks complicated but is satisfyingly methodical and we take it step by step to produce these impressive looking but very functional garden trugs. The finished basket has many other uses...foraging, storage or just decoration!
Suitable for all.