Workshops
I offer small group workshops at Orleton Village Hall, SY8 4HW.
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Upcoming group workshops at Orleton Village Hall
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Sunday 5th November 2023 - Willow Chickens and pheasants - FULL
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Sunday 10th December 2023 - Christmas Willow weaving
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Sunday 21st January 2024 - Willow Chickens and Pheasants
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Sunday 3rd March 2024 - Willow in the Garden
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Sunday 17th March 2024 - Berry Basket
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Sunday 21st April 2024 - Asymmetric Basket
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If you would like to attend a workshop please the details below next to the workshop subject.
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Workshops must be paid for in order to reserve your place - tickets on the shop page
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Round Zarzo Basket
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Come and learn how to make this round Zarzo basket. Traditionally this was a Spanish tray design used for straining cheese. You will learn how to lay out the willow, weave and finish off the basket with different handle wraps.
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1 day course - 10am - 4pm
Asymmetric Basket
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Spend a day making this contemporary basket suitable for foraging, egg collecting and more! You will learn how to make a base, stake up and weave up the sides of the basket. Your basket will be finished with the unique asymmetric border and a wooden handle.
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1 day course - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday 21stt April 2024 - tickets on the shop page
Willow Sculpture - Chickens or Pheasant
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You can choose to make either a willow chicken or pheasant to adorn your house or garden.
You will be shown how to use the willow to sculpt different shapes in order to make your bird.
1 day course - 10am - 4pm
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Sunday 5th November 2023 - FULL
Sunday 21st January 2024
tickets on the shop page
Willow Christmas Workshop
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We will make a variety of Christmas decorations to include scandi stars, 5 pointed stars, woven / random weave stars, mini star garlands, Christmas trees and wreaths.
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1 day course - 10am - 4pm
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Sunday 10th December 2023 - tickets on the shop page
Berry Basket
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Come and make a small simple stake and strand basket to use for collecting berries, eggs or whatever you fancy! Use various willow varieties and foraged materials to make it unique.
A perfect basket for first timers.
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1 day course - 9.30am - 4.30pm
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Sunday 17th March 2024
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Willow in the Garden
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Come and make an obelisk for your garden.
If there is time we can make dragonflies and flowers to decorate your garden too.
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1 day course - 10am - 4pm
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Spring only
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Sunday 3rd March 2024
Mini Workshops
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Fancy having a go at weaving willow but not sure if you will enjoy it? How about a mini workshop of 1 ½ hrs to try your hand at it.
Fat ball feeders - a great eco friendly way to feed the birds.
Dragonflies - an attractive addition to the garden
Flowers on a stick - brighten up a garden fence