Gather natural materials and use weaving techniques to create your own wild wreath in this festive winter workshop.About this Event
Feel wildly festive with this wreath-making event!
Take a guided walk along the river to gather natural materials then come back to our cosy space for mince pies and mulled apple, before learning some basic weaving techniques.
At the end of the workshop, you will have your own wild wreath to take home.
All crafts will be made using willow, alder, dogwood and other natural materials.
Wild Wreaths Workshop
When: Saturday 21st November, 10am-1pm
Where: The Riversdale Centre, Tanner Street, Thetford IP24 2BQ
Age: 12 years+
Cost: £10 per person, including refreshments *
Equipment: All materials and tools will be provided
Refreshments: Mince pies and mulled apple will be provided
Accessibility: Riversdale House is wheelchair accessible and the route we take along the river will be on wide, firm paths. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions about accessibility.
Travel: There are several large free car parks in Thetford town centre, two of which are beside the Riversdale Centre (Tanner Street north and south).
Riversdale is also a 6 minute walk from Thetford bus station, and a 17 minute walk from Thetford train station.
This workshop will be delivered in partnership with Jon Tyler. Jon Tyler is an experienced forager and bush-craft practitioner with a natural passion and enthusiasm for wildlife, wild food and outdoor living.
*The workshop cost is heavily subsidised due to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund who support the Brecks Landscape Partnership.
Event venue
Riversdale Centre, Tanner Street, Thetford, United Kingdom
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