Katrine has always had an interest in art and craft. Coming from a creative family crafting is part of her DNA. Although spending 10 happy years working in healthcare as a clinician she always had a hankering to do something ‘more creative’ so after dipping in and out of painting and drawing and making things Katrine became increasingly aware of how much crafting benefited in terms of self wellbeing. So, after trying her hand at silversmithing, enamelling, mosaicing, basket making, felting, free motion embroidery, shoe making, life-drawing, knitting, natural dyeing and floristry she has finally found her passion in willow sculpture.

This beginners one day workshop has been developed to provide a quiet day of creativity and gentle tuition and we hope the feeling of going home with a desire to learn more. It equip you with the basic skills, materials and practice in using appropriate tools to enable you to create a small to midsized willow sculpture suitable for your home or garden.

You will be able to choose to make one of the following:

- a duck

- a chicken

- a bee

- a pig

- a hare

- a bee

Workshop participants will be given a brief introduction to willow as a material for weaving, its history and diversity. You will then be guided through the development of your sculpture, taking a break for lunch and at the end of the day taking home your finished item (or new pet!).

Course Highlights

• Friendly, comfortable and well lit environment

• All tools and materials needed to complete your projects

• Generous table space

• Clear information and demonstrations

• Project example pieces for inspiration

The course focus is always on fun and friendly creativity with lots of personal tuition from an experienced Willow Sculptor.

FOOD: Hot and cold refreshments will be provided throughout the class. Alternatively the shop is situated next to the wonderful Mulberry Tree Cafe where you can purchase delicious food at reasonable prices.

The course cost includes materials, use of tools and refreshments throughout the class attendee numbers are limited to 8 students so if you wish to book onto this class please contact us using the button at the top of the page. 

Please be aware that, although willow is a lovely material to work with, weaving with it does require a level of manual dexterity and some hand/wrist/arm strength. This course is suitable for beginners or those with little or no experience of working with willow.