Weave a Willow Swallow and Bullrushes Workshop

Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:30 pm UTC+01:00

Barnstaple Guildhall | Barnstaple

St Anne's Arts & Community Centre, Barnstaple
Publisher/HostSt Anne's Arts & Community Centre, Barnstaple
Weave a Willow Swallow and Bullrushes Workshop
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Tutor: Lucy Turner

On this full day workshop, you will learn the basic techniques and skills to create a swallow or swift shaped bird, and a spray of bullrushes.
Choose to make more than one bird, or a bird and some bullrushes, and relax and weave at your own pace.
The birds and bullrushes look stunning against any wall, or the bird can be hung from a ceiling/beam.

There will be a selection of locally grown natural willow colours to choose from to create your individual bird and bullrushes.

All materials and tools supplied.

Suitable for all levels.
Suitable for adults and older children 14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tea & Coffee available throughout the day for a small donation.

10 – 4.30pm
£60.00 +£15 for materials payable to the tutor on the day.
Book online or call The Box Office: 01805 624624 (f no reply, press Option 3 to leave a message for St Anne's, we will return your call ASAP).

If a workshop you would like to do is fully booked ring Box Office (01805 624624) to be added to the waiting list, you might be lucky!
This also helps us ascertain the demand for particular workshops when programming.

About Lucy.

Lucy is a local willow artist, basket maker, and grower, who sells work in South-West galleries and at craft fairs.
Having caught the weaving bug about 10 years ago on a short course Lucy went on to learn an extensive range of traditional and modern weaving skills via a City and Guilds in Basketry (2021 – 2024).
Lucy is passionate to pass on her skills and knowledge with teaching this wonderful, relaxing craft which is steeped in tradition. The willow Lucy uses is locally grown, sustainable, and cut by her, or sourced from the only commercial willow growers left in the UK in Somerset.
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Barnstaple Guildhall, Butchers Row,Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom

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