About this Event
Willow weaving expert and sculptor Gina returns with a series of workshops this year. Under Gina’s guided instruction, you will create your ownsculpture such as a dragonfly and obelisk.
You may enjoy following this up with our Advanced Willow Workshop on Saturday 8 August
This is the workshop you need to do if you have not tried willow weaving before. It is a very popular workshop, we have been running for many years and we get lots of positive feed back. The second workshop is aimed at those who have tried and enjoyed this Willow Weaving workshop this year or in a previous years and wish to develope their skills a little further making animals such as a deer or goose (loose duck). You may wish to book a place following this course.
The workshop naturally begins with coffee and cake. Gina then introduces the class to the possibilities of willow weaving and where to obtain your materials should you wish to develop your weaving skills further at home after the workshop.
Please bring secateurs and strong hands for bending the willow!
Arrive at 10.15am for complimentary refreshment; workshop begins at 10.30am with a 30 minute lunch break at 1.00pm. The workshop finishes at 3.30pm. This course includes a light lunch and refreshments through the day. Please email or call the shop if you have any dietary requirements.
Click here Photos from 2017 Click here Photos from 2016 Click here Recent photos from 2014 workshop Gina Martin is highly experienced in running workshops and projects in schools and community groups for people of all ages and abilities, designing workshops alongside the teachers and other participants. Gina studied at the Royal College of Art gaining an MA in Sculpture and has provided work for prestigious events such as the Olympics and Starwars.
Click here for photos of the 2013 workshop Click here for photos from the 2012 workshop Click here for more photos from 2011 on our Blog
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Preston Bissett Nurseries and Country Shop, Bushey Lane, Preston Bissett, United Kingdom
GBP 55.00